Every article in our pregnancy and baby content hub is reviewed by a licensed clinician before it is published. Below are the professionals who review our content, their qualifications, and the guidelines we hold every article to.
How our content is reviewed
- 1 Articles are researched and written by our editorial team, with every medical claim sourced to a primary reference.
- 2 A licensed clinician reviews the article for medical accuracy, checking claims and citations against current SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada), CPS (Canadian Paediatric Society) and WHO guidance.
- 3 Anything inaccurate, unsafe or outdated is flagged and corrected, with a supporting source, before publication.
- 4 Reviewed articles carry the reviewer's name and the date of review, and are re-reviewed as guidelines change.
The sources we rely on
Our reviewers check every claim and citation against current, evidence-based guidance from recognised health authorities, with an emphasis on sources that are appropriate for our Canadian readers:
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
- Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Peer-reviewed medical literature and official public-health guidance
Dr. Maryum Sohail
MBBS, Physician · PMDC-registered
A licensed physician (MBBS/MD equivalent) registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC). For over two years she worked as a Medical Content Supervisor for a paediatric health platform, reviewing website and social content on newborn care, child health, growth and nutrition, paediatric conditions and maternal factors affecting infant health — cross-checking every piece against WHO, CDC, AAP, FDA, NIH and CPS guidance. At My Organic Formula she reviews our early pregnancy and baby-care articles.
Verena Brehm
Licensed midwife (Hebamme)
A state-licensed midwife (Hebamme) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, qualified in 2014, with more than eleven years of experience across pregnancy, birth and newborn care. She reviews our later-stage pregnancy content for clinical accuracy and for the clarity expectant parents need.
Sarah Riffle
BSN, RN · Registered Nurse
A Registered Nurse with 14 years of clinical experience and dual bachelor's degrees in Nursing and Dietetics/Nutrition, with a background spanning OB/GYN and clinical education. She reviews our articles from a clinical standpoint, confirming that every source is reputable, supports its claims, and is current for a Canadian audience before publication. She reviews both pregnancy and baby-calendar content.
Dr. Karina Sánchez Mercado
Physician (MD) · Paediatrics & neonatology
A licensed physician (general medical licence issued by Mexico's Secretaría de Educación Pública; medical degree, UNAM) who has completed her paediatrics residency and neonatology subspecialty training. Her daily clinical focus is on newborn and infant care, and she works as a freelance medical auditor, reviewing health content and providing sourced corrections for editorial teams. She is also the author of a published digital guide for parents. At My Organic Formula she reviews our baby-calendar content.
Our content is intended for general information and education. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your midwife, doctor or other qualified health provider with questions about your pregnancy or your baby's health.