EP#07: Group B Strep and the Magnificent Microbiome with Dr Stephanie Peltz, ND

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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

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Partnerships:

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

This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.