Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
@placentadoc.bsky.social
Associate Professor of OBGYN.
MFM Clinician-Researcher (placenta & cardiometabolic health) at Western University, London (the one in Ontario)
“Overburdened with mitochondrial challenges”
Placentavangelist.
Opinions are my own.
MFM Clinician-Researcher (placenta & cardiometabolic health) at Western University, London (the one in Ontario)
“Overburdened with mitochondrial challenges”
Placentavangelist.
Opinions are my own.
Pinned
LHSCRI scientists part of worldwide study to better predict preeclampsia
LHSCRI scientists part of worldwide study to better predict preeclampsia.
www.lhscri.ca
LHSCRI scientists part of worldwide study to better predict preeclampsia
Check out this profile of some of the research I’m involved with!
Check out this profile of some of the research I’m involved with!
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
"[N]umber of sex workers using the Kingsway drop-in space [has doubled], which is likely due to the overall reduction in services for sex workers in Vancouver."
"For the funding to be at risk in this moment in time feels particularly dangerous to me."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #SexWork #Nonprofit
"For the funding to be at risk in this moment in time feels particularly dangerous to me."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #SexWork #Nonprofit
Vancouver's Last Sex Worker Drop-In Centre May Shutter in Spring
The city is changing how it funds Kingsway Community Station. That’s 'dangerous,' its program director says.
thetyee.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"[N]umber of sex workers using the Kingsway drop-in space [has doubled], which is likely due to the overall reduction in services for sex workers in Vancouver."
"For the funding to be at risk in this moment in time feels particularly dangerous to me."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #SexWork #Nonprofit
"For the funding to be at risk in this moment in time feels particularly dangerous to me."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #SexWork #Nonprofit
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
Gourd Time is coming close to an end. Embrace these final days, fuckheads.
It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers
First published on October 9, 2009, this classic by Colin Nissan is our most-read article of all time. We’re celebrating the 16th anniversary of th...
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Gourd Time is coming close to an end. Embrace these final days, fuckheads.
There needs to be a drastic cultural shift in the construction industry in order to prevent further deaths from opioid poisoning. Most people’s perception of an “opioid addict” isn’t a gainfully employed young man in the prime of his life, but these are the people over-represented in the death stats
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
There needs to be a drastic cultural shift in the construction industry in order to prevent further deaths from opioid poisoning. Most people’s perception of an “opioid addict” isn’t a gainfully employed young man in the prime of his life, but these are the people over-represented in the death stats
Widower breaks down at Brampton, Ont., city hall amid cries for hospital reform
“He launched an online petition demanding sepsis screening and early prevention reform, which has amassed more than 15,000 signatures”
“He launched an online petition demanding sepsis screening and early prevention reform, which has amassed more than 15,000 signatures”
Widower breaks down at Brampton, Ont., city hall amid cries for hospital reform
The deaths of multiple mothers shortly after giving birth in Canadian hospitals has led the City of Brampton, Ont., to pass a unanimous motion calling for sweeping hospital reforms.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Widower breaks down at Brampton, Ont., city hall amid cries for hospital reform
“He launched an online petition demanding sepsis screening and early prevention reform, which has amassed more than 15,000 signatures”
“He launched an online petition demanding sepsis screening and early prevention reform, which has amassed more than 15,000 signatures”
Claire Danes talks about her unplanned pregnancy at 44
"I was so old when that happened. I was 44," Danes said, and admitted she "didn't think it was possible" for her to still get pregnant at that age.”
"I was so old when that happened. I was 44," Danes said, and admitted she "didn't think it was possible" for her to still get pregnant at that age.”
Claire Danes talks about her unplanned pregnancy at 44: 'I was so old when that happened'
Claire Danes is opening up about an unplanned 'blessing' — getting pregnant at 44 with 'this oopsy daisy third baby.'
ew.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Claire Danes talks about her unplanned pregnancy at 44
"I was so old when that happened. I was 44," Danes said, and admitted she "didn't think it was possible" for her to still get pregnant at that age.”
"I was so old when that happened. I was 44," Danes said, and admitted she "didn't think it was possible" for her to still get pregnant at that age.”
First in Canada program lets mothers undergo addiction treatment without leaving children
More of this, please!!!
More of this, please!!!
First in Canada program lets mothers undergo addiction treatment without leaving children | Globalnews.ca
A Quebec program is being described as the only one of its kind in the country: a treatment centre that allows mothers to keep their children with them while they recover.
globalnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
First in Canada program lets mothers undergo addiction treatment without leaving children
More of this, please!!!
More of this, please!!!
Preconception and first-trimester metformin on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“Continuing metformin treatment throughout the 1st trimester…may reduce the risk of miscarriage & increase live birth rates in women with PCOS”
“Continuing metformin treatment throughout the 1st trimester…may reduce the risk of miscarriage & increase live birth rates in women with PCOS”
Preconception and first-trimester metformin on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to explore the effects of preconception and first-trimester metformin
use on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
www.ajog.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Preconception and first-trimester metformin on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“Continuing metformin treatment throughout the 1st trimester…may reduce the risk of miscarriage & increase live birth rates in women with PCOS”
“Continuing metformin treatment throughout the 1st trimester…may reduce the risk of miscarriage & increase live birth rates in women with PCOS”
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Acolytes of this “death cult” are manipulating vulnerable women. Several of these “traditional birth attendants” spoke at the recent Reclaiming Birth conference held in London ON
Acolytes of this “death cult” are manipulating vulnerable women. Several of these “traditional birth attendants” spoke at the recent Reclaiming Birth conference held in London ON
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Acolytes of this “death cult” are manipulating vulnerable women. Several of these “traditional birth attendants” spoke at the recent Reclaiming Birth conference held in London ON
Acolytes of this “death cult” are manipulating vulnerable women. Several of these “traditional birth attendants” spoke at the recent Reclaiming Birth conference held in London ON
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There is no such thing as an intelligent report on increasing school absences due to chronic illness and mental health issues that does not lead with a discussion of the out-of-control virus that causes chronic illness and mental health issues.
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
There is no such thing as an intelligent report on increasing school absences due to chronic illness and mental health issues that does not lead with a discussion of the out-of-control virus that causes chronic illness and mental health issues.
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
Just enrolled 2 patients in 2 weeks for a study which closes recruitment at the end of December, after only recruiting 1 patient since enrolment began. The research nurse & I cheered, then sent our apologies to our regional PI for being such last-minute chaos goblins 😬
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Just enrolled 2 patients in 2 weeks for a study which closes recruitment at the end of December, after only recruiting 1 patient since enrolment began. The research nurse & I cheered, then sent our apologies to our regional PI for being such last-minute chaos goblins 😬
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"While all provinces and territories offer school-based HPV vaccination programs, experts say more needs to be done to boost uptake. Data from 2023 suggests coverage for two doses among 14-year-olds was around 65 per cent, well below the 90 per cent target" @bachynski.bsky.social
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing - Toronto Star
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing
New figures from Canadian Cancer Society confirm a troubling trend. “It’s frustrating to see this happen for a cancer that is completely preventable.”
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"While all provinces and territories offer school-based HPV vaccination programs, experts say more needs to be done to boost uptake. Data from 2023 suggests coverage for two doses among 14-year-olds was around 65 per cent, well below the 90 per cent target" @bachynski.bsky.social
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing - Toronto Star
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing
New figures from Canadian Cancer Society confirm a troubling trend. “It’s frustrating to see this happen for a cancer that is completely preventable.”
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing - Toronto Star
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
Did you know Makary is using 45 year old, 34 year old, and 29 year old observational studies to spread disinformation about MHT? Ignoring newer, far better quality data is misogyny open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Vintage Data, Modern Misinformation:
The FDA’s use of outdated studies and Makary’s inaccurate all-cause mortality claim, explained
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Did you know Makary is using 45 year old, 34 year old, and 29 year old observational studies to spread disinformation about MHT? Ignoring newer, far better quality data is misogyny open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.
n.pr
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
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Obit from @thesicktimes.org by Alice’s friend @mileswgriffis.bsky.social thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
Alice Wong, disability activist and luminary, dies at 51 - The Sick Times
Alice Wong platformed and uplifted people with Long COVID in her final chapter as a lifelong disability advocate and storyteller.
thesicktimes.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Obit from @thesicktimes.org by Alice’s friend @mileswgriffis.bsky.social thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
If you have or have had Tri-Council funding you, too, may be concerned about this Parliamentary Committee request for confidential data.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If you have or have had Tri-Council funding you, too, may be concerned about this Parliamentary Committee request for confidential data.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
Last week an indigenous student at my local high school was suspended for an Insta post strongly criticizing Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Read & sign if you think the school has no business policing students’ political views (or language on social media…)
openletter.earth/petition-to-...
openletter.earth/petition-to-...
Petition to revoke the suspension of Sunny Picard
openletter.earth
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Last week an indigenous student at my local high school was suspended for an Insta post strongly criticizing Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Read & sign if you think the school has no business policing students’ political views (or language on social media…)
openletter.earth/petition-to-...
openletter.earth/petition-to-...
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
"The risk of long COVID was 36% lower in adolescents vaccinated within 6 months before their first infection than in their unvaccinated peers..." www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by over a third, data suggest
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"The risk of long COVID was 36% lower in adolescents vaccinated within 6 months before their first infection than in their unvaccinated peers..." www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
November 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Answering your questions about the Ostrich story your uncle won’t stop posting about
The depressing part: this isn’t satire. It is simply a fact-based Q&A.
The depressing part: this isn’t satire. It is simply a fact-based Q&A.
Answering your questions about the Ostrich story your uncle won't stop posting about
You have probably seen your right wing family and friends post a lot about ostriches lately. And, since you don’t follow Rebel News and a lot of twitter accounts with fucktrudeau and fringeminorty in ...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Answering your questions about the Ostrich story your uncle won’t stop posting about
The depressing part: this isn’t satire. It is simply a fact-based Q&A.
The depressing part: this isn’t satire. It is simply a fact-based Q&A.
As young women turn to social media for birth control advice, doctors try to counter misinformation
As young women turn to social media for birth control advice, doctors try to counter misinformation
Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.
www.npr.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
As young women turn to social media for birth control advice, doctors try to counter misinformation
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Reposted by Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her)
Great piece on the FDA and menopause hormone therapy in @motherjones.com it is the most medically accurate coverage I have read from the press! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The many problems with the FDA’s big menopause announcement
No, it doesn't kill women or cause divorce.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Great piece on the FDA and menopause hormone therapy in @motherjones.com it is the most medically accurate coverage I have read from the press! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...