Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just severe morning sickness — it’s a serious pregnancy condition that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally devastating.

In this episode of The Push Podcast, we’re joined by Maria and Julia from Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada (@hg.canada), who share their powerful lived experiences navigating HG. They speak honestly about being dismissed, debilitated, and struggling to survive pregnancy — and what ultimately helped them through.

Created in collaboration with Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada, this episode brings lived experience and clinical expertise together to push for better understanding and better care for HG.

After hearing their stories, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan McGrattan break down the medical side of hyperemesis gravidarum, including:

• What HG is — and how it differs from typical nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
• Current understanding of HG pathophysiology
• Evidence-based treatments, including medications, IV therapy, and nutritional support
• Red flags, advocacy, and when to seek care
• Where to find support and reliable resources

This episode is for anyone affected by HG — those experiencing it, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand a condition that is too often misunderstood.

Support & Resources:

• Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada
  • Private Facebook Support Group
  • Instagram: @hg.canada
  • LinkedIn: Professional Network for Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Canada
  • Beyond the Birth Story Podcast — Episode 13
• HER Foundation: @hgmoms
• Healthy Pregnancy Hub: @healthypregnancyhub | @grossesseensante
• HG Art exhibition - "Voices of HG: Canadians Speak Through Art"August 2026 in Ontario

If you’re pregnant and suddenly questioning every skincare product in your bathroom—this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney and OB-GYN Dr. Meghan are joined by Caroline Watson, licensed medical aesthetician and skincare specialist from St. Thomas Aesthetics Med Spa in Toronto, to break down pregnancy-safe skincare without fear or overwhelm.

We talk about what actually happens to your skin during pregnancy, which ingredients are safe to use, which ones to avoid, and how to care for common concerns like acne, pigmentation, dryness, and sensitivity—without falling into misinformation from social media.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your skin changes so much during pregnancy

• Common pregnancy skin concerns (acne, melasma, sensitivity, rashes)

• Skincare ingredients that are safe vs. ones to avoid

• How to simplify your routine during pregnancy

• Professional tips for choosing products without panic

• When to check in with your healthcare provider

This episode is educational, reassuring, and evidence-informed, designed to help you feel confident caring for your skin while pregnant.

You can find Caroline at the following links:

St. Thomas Aesthetics Med Spa: https://www.fordplasticsurgery.com/

Caroline Watson Beauty: https://carolinewatsonbeauty.com/

If your period pain wipes you out every month, makes you miss work, or has you curled over in agony — welcome to Cramp Camp. In this episode, Nurse Sydney (L&D nurse) and Dr. Meghan (OB-GYN) break down what’s actually normal, what’s not, and when painful periods deserve a closer look.

We cover:

• Why cramps happen and why some cycles hurt more

• Primary vs. secondary dysmenorrhea

• Common causes like endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts

• The biggest red flags: pain outside your period, heavy bleeding, vomiting, and pain that disrupts daily life

• What actually helps — from NSAIDs and timing, to heat, TENS, and hormonal options

• When to see your doctor and how to advocate for your pain to be taken seriously

This episode is validating, myth-busting, and designed to help you understand your pain — not just push through it.