Welcome back to season 2 of The Push Podcast!

In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan McGrattan break down TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) to help women truly understand their birth options after a C-section. If you’re pregnant after a cesarean or you're a curious woman with aspirations of being a mom, or just a girl who loves to learn, this conversation walks you through the science behind TOLAC, including success rates, uterine rupture risk, hospital policies, and evidence-based guidelines, so you can separate fact from fear.

We will explain how providers determine candidacy for TOLAC, teach you how to interpret relative versus absolute risk in a way that actually makes sense, and offer tips on how to advocate for yourself. This episode is about women’s health education, informed consent, and empowering you to push for the birth you want, ask the right questions, and make a confident, values-aligned decision about your birth with all the information!

In this episode, Nurse Sydney and her nursing school friends Celina (Labour & Delivery Nurse) and Maddie (Pediatric Cardiology Nurse) share what it was really like becoming nurses in 2020.

They talk about starting their careers in the middle of the pandemic, the imposter syndrome they faced as new grads, and the advice they wish someone had given them.

They’re sharing:

• What it was really like starting their careers during COVID

• The pressure, fear, and confusion of being brand-new nurses in a crisis

• How imposter syndrome showed up for each of them

• The moments that shaped them

• The advice they wish every new grad could hear

Whether you’re a student nurse, a new grad, or curious about the reality behind the scenes, this episode is honest, relatable, and a little nostalgic.

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just severe morning sickness — it’s a serious pregnancy condition that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally devastating.

In this episode of The Push Podcast, we’re joined by Maria and Julia from Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada (@hg.canada), who share their powerful lived experiences navigating HG. They speak honestly about being dismissed, debilitated, and struggling to survive pregnancy — and what ultimately helped them through.

Created in collaboration with Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada, this episode brings lived experience and clinical expertise together to push for better understanding and better care for HG.

After hearing their stories, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan McGrattan break down the medical side of hyperemesis gravidarum, including:

• What HG is — and how it differs from typical nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
• Current understanding of HG pathophysiology
• Evidence-based treatments, including medications, IV therapy, and nutritional support
• Red flags, advocacy, and when to seek care
• Where to find support and reliable resources

This episode is for anyone affected by HG — those experiencing it, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand a condition that is too often misunderstood.

Support & Resources:

• Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada
  • Private Facebook Support Group
  • Instagram: @hg.canada
  • LinkedIn: Professional Network for Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Canada
  • Beyond the Birth Story Podcast — Episode 13
• HER Foundation: @hgmoms
• Healthy Pregnancy Hub: @healthypregnancyhub | @grossesseensante
• HG Art exhibition - "Voices of HG: Canadians Speak Through Art"August 2026 in Ontario