Episodes

Interesting Case #3: A Pregnancy with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Episode #81
Feb. 24, 2022

Interesting Case #3: A Pregnancy with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Episod…

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a very rare, autoimmune disorder in which the immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness, paralysis and pain. The symptoms can last for a few weeks to several years, yet most will make a full …

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Gestational Diabetes: When the diagnosis happens in pregnancy: Episode #80
Feb. 21, 2022

Gestational Diabetes: When the diagnosis happens in pregnancy: Episod…

Gestational diabetes or diabetes in pregnancy diabetes during pregnancy. This podcast will focus primarily on the type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Thoses with pregestational diabetes or diabetes that comes before the pregnacy...

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Listener Mail. Episode #79
Feb. 17, 2022

Listener Mail. Episode #79

We've compiled all your emails and answered them in this listener mail episode. Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes...

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Epidurals in Labor & Delivery: Episode #78
Feb. 14, 2022

Epidurals in Labor & Delivery: Episode #78

Epidural anesthesia is a type of local anesthetic that is injected into the epidural space. This procedure numbs the spinal nerve roots and provides a block to the lower abdomin, pelvic and lower extremity portion of the body. It is …

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Varicose Veins in Pregnancy: Episode #77
Feb. 10, 2022

Varicose Veins in Pregnancy: Episode #77

Varicose veins are a farily common and benign finding in prengnacy. While these types of veins are not harmful, they can be unsightly and uncomfortable. Lower extremity, anorectal, and vulvar varicosities are different types of varicose veins that can...

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Low Platelets in Pregnancy. Thrombocytopenia. Episode #76
Feb. 7, 2022

Low Platelets in Pregnancy. Thrombocytopenia. Episode #76

Platelets, also called thrombocyotes, are a component of red blood cells. They are fragments of cytoplasm that are derived from the bone marrow and are essential for blood clotting. Blood clotting is exteremly important in pregnancy and labor...

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Getting Pregnant after a Pregnancy. How long to wait? Episode #75
Feb. 3, 2022

Getting Pregnant after a Pregnancy. How long to wait? Episode #75

How long is it necessary to wait to get pregnant after a pregnancy in various circumstances? There is no uniform or immediate answer. In this episode, we explore what is recommend in each circumstance: miscarrarriage, vaginal delivery and cesarean...

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Forensic Obstetrics.  Deciphering clues about a obstetrical history. #Episode 74
Jan. 31, 2022

Forensic Obstetrics. Deciphering clues about a obstetrical history. …

Put on your Columbo jackets! When a patient tells the story of what happened in their labor and delivery experience, they often leave clues as to what truly happened from a medical perspective. Every clinician understands that patients are not...

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Group Beta Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: Episode 73
Jan. 27, 2022

Group Beta Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: Episode 73

What Happens When you are Strep Positive in Pregnancy?

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072 The Causes of the Cesarean Epidemic
Jan. 24, 2022

072 The Causes of the Cesarean Epidemic

Why are there so many C-sections?

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071 Vaginal Lacerations and Repair
Jan. 20, 2022

071 Vaginal Lacerations and Repair

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

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070 Pregnancy over 40
Jan. 17, 2022

070 Pregnancy over 40

Why Pregnancy over 40 is fabulous.

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069 Round Ligament Pain
Jan. 13, 2022

069 Round Ligament Pain

A Common Pain in Pregnancy

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068 Induction of Labor
Jan. 10, 2022

068 Induction of Labor

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

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067 The Cervical Exam
Jan. 6, 2022

067 The Cervical Exam

All the components of the digital cervical exam

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066 External Fetal Monitoring
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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065 Progesterone Supplementation in Pregnancy
Dec. 30, 2021

065 Progesterone Supplementation in Pregnancy

Progesterone for Fertility, 1st Trimester and Preterm Labor & Delivery Prevention

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063 Anemia in Pregnancy
Dec. 23, 2021

063 Anemia in Pregnancy

The different types of Anemia in Pregnancy and what to do about it.

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062 Pitocin. Could be your Friend.
Dec. 20, 2021

062 Pitocin. Could be your Friend.

The perils, pitfalls, promise and potential of Pitocin.

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061 Retained Placenta
Dec. 16, 2021

061 Retained Placenta

What happens when the placenta does not deliver easily?

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060 Placenta Previa
Dec. 13, 2021

060 Placenta Previa

Placenta tissue that covers the cervix in pregnancy.

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059 I'm Pregnant. Now What?
Dec. 9, 2021

059 I'm Pregnant. Now What?

What to do when you first find out you are pregnant. Before your first OB appointment.

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058 Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Dec. 6, 2021

058 Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

What you need to know when you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy

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