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About the Episode
If you are pregnant in Canada or the USA, you will be tested for Group B Strep/GBS. If you are in the UK, you may not be. What’s the difference? Join Dr Dori, Midwife Natalie and our guest Dr Stephanie as we discuss the risk factors, potential risks, protocols and all the most current research and developments surrounding this common bacteria. Deep dive with us into the mysterious and magnificent microbiome, where we go over practical advice to support the diversity and health of your own flora.

Guest Bio & Links:
Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND is a naturopathic doctor and certified yoga instructor with a family naturopathic practice. Her arena of authority is in fertility, pregnancy, and pediatrics. She is also certified in nutrient injection therapy, prescription medicine, and is trained in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute.

Dr. Stephanie Peltz is licensed in both BC and Ontario and has a virtual practice for her BC patients, and a hybrid virtual and in person practice for her Ontario patients.

Website: Dr.Stephanie Peltz N.D.
Instagram: @stephpeltznd

Host Bio & Links:

Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at
http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent Podcast Network:

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

Partnerships:

Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal.

This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.