Experts and patients talk pregnancy, gynecology conditions and more in new podcast series

Sunnybrook’s DAN Women & Babies Program has partnered with podcaster and journalist Hayley Zimak to share the latest information about reproductive health, including care across pregnancy, the postpartum period, care of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and gynecological conditions in a podcast series called Growing Up: Baby.

“Sunnybrook offers the full-spectrum of care – from pre-pregnancy counseling, to pregnancy care, birthing services, care for sick and premature infants, and also care of many gynecologic conditions, for example endometriosis,” explains Dr. Janet Bodley, Medical Chief, DAN Women & Babies Program. “We’re delighted to join forces with Hayley to educate our diverse communities in a new way.”

The podcast is available on all platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio. Episodes in this limited series include:

Lucy’s Story: Born at 25 weeks

Ten years ago, Karen Bong didn’t know if her daughter would come home from the NICU. Neonatologist Dr. Eugene Ng supports fragile babies and their families.

The Overlooked Disease: Living with Endometriosis

Flora Kestin suffered for years with undiagnosed endometriosis. Obstetrician gynecologist Dr. Jamie Kroft specializes in minimally invasive surgery.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss: A support network

Michelle La Fontaine, Regional Program Manager of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network, guides grieving families with a full heart, connecting them with programs and resources.

Understanding High Risk & Complicated Pregnancies

Maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Dini Hui ensures an optimal outcome for her patients through consultation, frequent visits and specialized testing.

Accessing Pregnancy Care with a Disability

Dr. Anne Berndlrovides holistic, individualized obstetrical care to patients living with physical disabilities.

"It’s a privilege to share the lived experiences of those facing challenges on the path to parenthood,” said Hayley Zimak, producer and host of Growing Up: Baby. “I hope listeners are informed and inspired by the compassionate medical professionals featured in this series.”