Episodes

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak explains the inception of Maternal Resources, what makes it tick and how it's the most special place on the planet to have a baby.  Find out why familes come from over 5 different states to deliver with this special...

Meconium is brown stained amniotic fluid and represents the passage of stool from the bowels of the baby in utero.    We'd love to hear your feedback.  Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: Remember to subscribe...

In pregnancy, thrombophilias or blood clotting disorders can either be inherited or  acquired. As you can imagine, blood clotting is not a preferred state in pregnancy a condition laden with micovessels which could clot easily. Inherited...

Everything that's key to know about the immediate postpartum period.  You've done all the hard work and delivered a healthy beautiful baby. Now, in this episode, we've reviewed all the essential things that you need to know about what to expect...

Different types of leg pain in pregnancy are reviewed.    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 Our Social...

The fetal echocardiogram is a targeted ultrasound that is used to examine the fetal heart in more detail than a standard anatomy ultrasound.  This test is typically performed after the 18th week of gestation by a highly trained sonographer and is...

Precipitous labor is labor that is rapid, usually 3 hours or less from start to finish. This episode is a follow up to a previous episode with some new insights.  To some, precipitous labor may sound like a great idea because the labor can be...

All the different ways to calculate and accurate due date in a pregnancy.   How to utilize the calender, ovulation and ultrasound technologies to determine when is the best estimated due date.  Due dates are in some ways misleading because...

Macrosomia refers to a fetus larger than 4000 to 4500 grams (or 9 to 10 pounds) at birth. About 9% of infants are born macrosomic and there is a wide variation of size by country.    When a baby is large or even too large for vaginal birth,...

Pubic symphysis pain which is also known as symphysis pubis dysfunction refers to symptoms a patient feels when the joint between the left and right pelvic bones allows for more movement than usual.  This is a common discomfort in pregnancy due...

Smooth muscle non-cancerous tumors in pregnancy

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 recovery....

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...

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...

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 the safest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What Happens When you are Strep Positive in Pregnancy?

Why are there so many C-sections?

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

Why Pregnancy over 40 is fabulous.

A Common Pain in Pregnancy