Cannabis and the ACE Study: Can Cannabinoids Mitigate the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma?

Since delving deeper into mental health I have learnt more about the ECS (Endocannabinoid System), trauma and adversity and the ACE study, so why not combine these into one blog and discuss my anecdotes also? We know that the ECS is a cell-signalling system that regulates many aspects of the body from sleep to appetite, …

SIDS Prevention: The Evidence-Based Strategies You Need to Know

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) tragically claims the lives of over 3,500 infants in the U.S. every year. As parents and caregivers, understanding how to reduce the risk of SIDS is critical. In this blog, I’ll share key protective factors against SIDS, with a focus on infants under 12 months. First, let’s establish the baseline: …

The Evidence Based ABC’s of Safe Infant Sleep

In other blogs, I have touched on mental health, including PPD/PPA, and also evidence-based safe infant sleep. I’ll be sharing my journey with early motherhood and how I managed my PPA mainly with evidence-based information regarding safe infant sleep and how to help prevent or lower the rates of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). As …

From Pregnancy to Advocacy: My Journey into Evidence Based Safe Infant Sleep

In 2019, I made a significant decision to leave my job when I found out I was pregnant. We had just moved to a new city, settled into a new home, and I felt it was the perfect time to focus on creating a comfortable environment for our family. I wanted to relish the experience …