Episodes

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?