Rebecca Brugmans

I am tall, I used it to my advantage. I played competitive basketball for many years, later playing basketball in college, go thunder !

I had many ultrasounds growing up and they ultimately played a critical role in saving my life. The sonographer who discovered my cancer continued to perform my scans afterward, and over time we developed a close bond. I was always fascinated by the machine itself, as a child I thought the buttons looked far too interesting not to press.

Years later, after I had “graduated” from the children’s hospital (CHEO), I completed a co-op placement while trying to figure out my path in medicine. By chance, or maybe fate, I ran into that same sonographer on my last day of placement. She told me I should pursue a career in ultrasound. I doubted whether I was capable, but she quickly set me straight.

I’ve now been working in the field for 10 years, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to pay it forward. I will always be grateful that our paths crossed when they did and that she empowered me to pursue Ultrasound. Each time I make a connection/help a patient, I think of her and try to make her proud. Show the same care, empathy and skill she demonstrated with me all those years. We have kept in touch since and she is going to be attending our wedding in June.

I’ve experienced first hand, how you can turn a difficult situation into something beautiful and form lasting bonds with those who support you along the way. I truly believe we cross paths with people for a reason. A big part of me is looking forward to starting the journey of surrogacy because of the opportunity to create a beautiful bond with the person who would bring my child into this world.

Years into my career, I’ve ultrasound many surrogates/IP’s babies! It has felt amazing to support them on their journey and I hope one day I’ll have the opportunity to be on the other side!!

We have four sweet kitties at home, which we absolutely adore. Ollie, Blue, Hazel and Tigger. They are all so snuggly and playful. We are so lucky to have them in our lives.

I’m someone who genuinely loves what I do: working in women’s health and supporting people through their OB/GYN journeys. Lately, I’ve been diving deeper into fetal cardiac imaging, and it’s only made me more passionate about the field. I’m always learning, always curious, and I find a lot of meaning connecting with my patients.

At work it’s fast paced, at home, I like to slow things down a bit. I’ll happily get lost in a smutty book, or unwind watching a good movie. I also love being outside: gardening, bird watching and wandering through nature… I love food, particularly trying new things or spots to eat around the city.

Recently, we were learning to dance for our wedding June (2026) wedding and it quickly became something I love to do with Ryan. We’re hoping to continue attending lessons long-term as a hobby together!

I absolutely LOVE trying new things, particularly new foods!!! We’ll be fast friends if you share your favourite book or snack ;)

I love sports, whether I am watching them or playing them. Especially hockey, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.

I am a big car enthusiast. Sport cars, super cars and trucks. A life long dream would be to just sit in a super car, but I don’t think they make them to fit people who are tall like me! I might bump my head.

Both my grandfather and father were really into wood working and being the handy man around the house. I’ve definitely taken to this myself and embarked upon a big reno on the home we moved into last summer. We are so happy and proud of how it turned out. Our house feels like a home now.