OB/Gyn
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Episode 1.13 “Fatherhood:” Liz Logelin’s death, bedrest, and other issues
In this episode we discuss the new Netflix film “Fatherhood,” starring Kevin Hart, and discuss issues relating to the death of Liz Logelin, including bedrest, fetal growth restriction, oligohydramnios, and […]
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Episode 1.12 Late antenatal steroids, obesity and risk of fetal demise, and abuse of P-values
In this episode, we discuss a new article with some negative findings relating to administration of antenatal steroids to fetuses who go on to deliver at term. Then we revisit […]
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Episode 1.11 Obesity in pregnancy, high dose oxytocin, and antenatal testing guidelines
In this episode, we discuss some new information about obesity in pregnancy, including the accuracy of BMI, antenatal testing recommendations, and more. We also look at a new study evaluating […]
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Episode 1.10 COVID, Reducing Cesareans, and more
In this episode, we discuss two new articles relating to Covid during pregnancy. Then we look at new data regarding the safety of birth at freestanding birth centers. Next we […]
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Episode 1.9 Birth in the Movies, Pieces of a Woman, Ursodiol, and intermittent fetal monitoring
In this episode, we review a recent systematic review of the impact of ursodiol in patients with cholestasis of pregnancy as well as a recent review of the risks and […]
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Episode 1.8 Exparel and TAP blocks plus the history of insulin and diabetes in pregnancy
In this episode we discuss the use of TAP blocks for Cesarean delivery with and without liposomal bupivacaine or Exparel and discuss issues related to intrathecal morphine and postoperative pain […]
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Episode 1.7 Update on Makena and COVID, emergency contraception, and the relationship between breastfeeding and IQ
In this episode, we discuss some new literature about the effectiveness of progesterone for preterm labor as well as some new evidence implicating 17-hydroxyprogesterone as a possible endocrine disruptor that […]
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Episode 1.6 Micro-skills and Competencies in Obstetrics
In this episode, we discuss several micro-skills that add up to a lower Cesarean rate, including delivery of breach second twin, external cephalic version, VBAC, and more. We also discuss […]
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Episode 1.5 Shoulder dystocia, Kaiser Wilhelm, and the history of the Zavanelli manuever
In this episode we discuss the risk factors and management strategies for shoulder dystocia. We also discuss the botched birth of Kaiser Wilhelm II and the history of the Zavanelli […]
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Episode 1.4 Maternal mortality, Canadian Cesareans, and 10 Diamonds
In this episode, we discuss US and international maternal mortality and strategies to reduce the local and global rates of maternal death. We also discuss the rising rates of Cesareans […]
