A podcast
in which we navigate the science behind pregnancy to help decision making based on facts.
During the process of writing her thesis, as she was talking with her friends, Shalaka realized the information she had should be easily accessible, or even taught. So she wanted to share the knowledge with people who have questions about prenatal development.
She discussed this idea with her long-time friend, Alyson, who happens to be a internal medecine specialist with an interest in pregnancy. Her clinical perspective added a new dimension to the conversation, and that is how the podcast was born.
Listen on –
Shalaka Shah
Shalaka earned her Ph.D. in child psychology at McGill University. Her thesis is on the influence of maternal prenatal stress, child genetics, and parenting on the development of attachment in children.
She has completed her clinical residency in Victoria, B.C. She sees children and families in her clinical practice in Montreal, while continuing to do research on prenatal programming of attachment.
During the course of this podcast, she shares the story of the conception of her baby through IVF and her journey through pregnancy. She lives with her two cats, Tonks and Remus (as well as her husband).
Alyson Baker
Alyson is an internal medicine specialist in Victoriaville, Quebec. She went to medical school at McGill University and then did her residency at the Université de Montréal. She has a particular interest in obstetrical medecine, which focuses on illnesses in the pregnant woman, and is involved in the GEMOQ (Groupe d’Étude en Médecine Obstétrical du Québec) as an administrator.
She is currently living in Victoriaville with her partner, their huge dog ‘Buck’. She shares her pregnancy journey, and recently gave birth to twins!