Labor And Delivery Episodes

Jan. 20, 2022

Vaginal Lacerations and Repair: Episode #71

The Different Types of Vaginal Tearing and How they are Managed.

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Jan. 10, 2022

068 Induction of Labor

Who needs an induction of labor in pregnancy. Why when and how.

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Jan. 6, 2022

067 The Cervical Exam

All the components of the digital cervical exam

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Jan. 3, 2022

066 External Fetal Monitoring

Everything you need to know about monitoring the baby's heart rate in labor and in the office.

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Dec. 20, 2021

062 Pitocin. Could be your Friend.

The perils, pitfalls, promise and potential of Pitocin.

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Dec. 16, 2021

061 Retained Placenta

What happens when the placenta does not deliver easily?

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Dec. 13, 2021

060 Placenta Previa

Placenta tissue that covers the cervix in pregnancy.

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Nov. 29, 2021

056 New Perspectives on Preterm Labor

We can Guarantee you have not heard these perspectives on pregnancy before.

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Nov. 25, 2021

055 What is a Woman's Worst Fear Surrounding Birth?

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak and Kristin Mallon weigh what they think women will say.

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Nov. 18, 2021

053 How to Prevent Vaginal Tearing in Labor.

Is it even possible to minimize or prevent vaginal lacerations during birth?

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Nov. 11, 2021

051 Face Presentation

When the Baby's Face is Delivery First. Can it Be Done?

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Oct. 14, 2021

043 Uterine Tilt

What is Uterine Tilt? and How can it affect labor?

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Oct. 4, 2021

040 External Cephalic Version (ECV) Step-by-Step Guide

What to expect when going to the hospital for an ECV

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Sept. 20, 2021

036 Cord Prolapse

When the Umbilical Cord Presents First.

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Sept. 17, 2021

035 Precipitous Labor & Delivery

When Labor Is Quick. Who it happens to. Why it happens. What to do about it.

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Sept. 13, 2021

034 Pelvic Architecture: Architecture of the Birth Canal

What pelvic shape and size can say about giving birth.

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Aug. 2, 2021

022 Nuchal Cord. When the Umbilical Cord is Around the Baby's Neck.

Is a Nuchal Cord Dangerous? Find out on this latest episode of True Birth.

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July 29, 2021

021 Sweeping the Membranes. Membrane Stripping

Temporarily uncomfortable, yet highly effective.

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July 26, 2021

020 Shoulder Dystocia

What happens when the shoulders get stuck in the birth canal?

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July 12, 2021

016 Assisted Vaginal Delivery

Delivery with Vacuum and Forceps

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June 21, 2021

08 Episiotomy: Who really needs one?

This fad is one everyone was glad to see go but why is it still performed?

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June 7, 2021

05 Turn Baby Turn. Breech Babies. Vaginal Breech and External Cephali…

Everything Breech Babies. Vertex vs. Breech. Different types of Breech. And which Breech Deliveries are Safe for Vaginal Deliveries (hint: it's more than you think)

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