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 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.

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.

Thinking about getting an IUD? In this episode, Dr. Meghan (OBGYN) and Nurse Sydney break down everything you need to know before deciding if this birth control option is right for you.

We cover the basics — how IUDs work, hormonal vs. copper, benefits, side effects, and who might be a good candidate. With social media filled with scary or extreme IUD insertion stories, it can be hard to know what’s real and what’s not. We talk honestly about:

• What insertion can feel like

• Why people have such different pain experiences

• Practical pain-management options before and during the appointment

• How to advocate for yourself

We also share real patient experiences, debunk myths, and give you the questions we encourage every person to ask their provider before choosing an IUD.

Whether you’re considering birth control for the first time or thinking about switching methods, this episode will help you feel informed, confident, and supported in making the decision that’s right for your body.

This episode is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.