On our 2021 holiday special episode we will be discussing the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. As part of our special edition episode, we are turning our eye to the community and talking to an Ottawa-based mother. Michelle is a mom to one 2-year old daughter with another child on the way. 

Pregnant people currently have lower COVID-19 vaccination rates than the general population in Ontario, yet are at higher risk for severe illness and complications related to COVID-19 infections in pregnancy. As of Oct. 3, 2021, only 68% of pregnant individuals have had the first dose, and less than 60% are fully vaccinated. It is critically important to increase vaccine confidence and uptake in this population by sharing consistent and credible information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and the known morbidity and mortality risks of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy.

Visit the PCMCH COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page for more information and related resources.

To learn more about Julia's work check out her website https://www.growwithtreehouse.ca/

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On this episode of the Treebark Podcast, Julia is joined by Dr. Anna MacKinnon to discuss Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders and COVID-19.

Dr. Anna MacKinnon is a post-doctoral fellow at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, in the Departments of Psychology and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on social determinants of child health and development, risk and resilience for perinatal mental health, as well as intervention programs for psychological distress and parenting.

Currently, Dr. MacKinnon is a part of the team at the Healthy Families Lab researching Pregnancy During The COVID-19 Pandemic.

Check out the Pregnancy During The Pandemic study at https://www.pregnancyduringthepandemic.com/

For more information check out The Healthy Families Lab on their website https://www.healthyfamilieslab.com/

To learn more about Julia's work check out her website https://www.treehousemedical.ca/

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On the second episode of the Treebark Podcast Season 4 Julia is joined by Lori Preshing to discuss food intolerance and getting proper nutrition.

Lori Preshing has completed her studies with CSNN and GAPS and is a nutrition consultant (RHN) practicing with various wellness clinics, progressive clinics, and corporate events. She is the founder of Allergies and Me. She has a specialty in pediatric nutrition and discovering hidden food intolerances.

For more information check out Lori on her website https://www.allergiesandme.ca/

To learn more about Julia's work check out her website https://www.treehousemedical.ca/

If you're a provider and are interested in the Treehouse Medical Early Access Program you can check it out at treehousemedical.ca/eap

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