Season 1

Today is a big anniversary! We have been at podcasting for 1 year and have reached out 100th episode. In this week's podcast we review our most downloaded episodes and our own personal favorites. Our practice website can be found …

Placenta encapsulation is the procedure of taking a placenta and making it into pill form for consumption usually following birth. Placenta encapsulation has gained popularity in the past decade as a remedy to aid and assist with postpartum...

Birth plans have increased in popularity in the last several decades and many templates exist online from popular pregnancy and birthing websites, vlogs and blogs. What really needs to be included in a birth plan? A birth plan is a …

Radiology and imaging techniques in pregnancy are reviewed such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs. Find out when it is safe to get imaging done in prengnacy. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that...

Different types of uterine shapes and sizes are reivewed and how they affect pregnancy and delivery, mainly septate, unicornuate, bicornuate, and didelphys uterus. Each of these different types of congential uterine differences can have...

What to do when you can't sleep in pregnancy. There are many reasons as to the source of sleepless nights in pregnancy; and the solutions vary by the cause. Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: Remember to …

Bleedding in the first trimester of pregnancy is often more anxiety producing than dangerous in pregnancy. However, it is important to seek the consultation of a medical professional whenever there is bleeding at any point in a pregnancy. ...

The AFP test of the Alpha-Fetoprotein Test is a blood test done in the second trimeter of pregnancy screening for nerual tube defects (NTDs). This maternal serum along with ultrsasound screening has led to identification of nerual tube defets in...

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 …

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 …

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

All the components of the digital cervical exam

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

Who is Who? The Roles on the Labor Floor.

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

The perils, pitfalls, promise and potential of Pitocin.

What happens when the placenta does not deliver easily?

Placenta tissue that covers the cervix in pregnancy.

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

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

Should I get the Covid Booster Vaccine if I'm pregnant?

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

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

What happens when the baby falls below the 10% percentile?

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

Are there concerns for high weight women during pregnancy?

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

Dr. Abdelhak's Plan for Your C-Section

Going to the Dentist in Pregnancy. Hint: It's Ok.