Western University PhD candidate Karishma Hosein takes over our channel to share her research on helping pregnant people begin eating well and getting active during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Karishma works under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Mottola in Western Universit'y’s Exercise and Pregnancy Lab. Her work can help reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve the health of two generations: parent AND baby!

Outside the lab, Karishma enjoys walking or hiking, teaching dance and fitness, and volunteering with Safe Space London, a support centre for sex workers, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. She’s also recently taken up knitting, sewing, and embroidery 🧶