Episode 1.11 Obesity in pregnancy, high dose oxytocin, and new recommendations for antenatal testing
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 the safe...
3 Juni 202148min
Episode 1.10 Covid, reducing Cesarean rates, birth outside the hospital, surgeon quality, cervical cancer surgery, and unnecessary procedures
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 discuss initiatives in Ca...
20 Maj 202142min
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 benefits of intermittent fetal mon...
6 Maj 202150min
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 manag...
22 Apr 202149min
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 disrup...
8 Apr 202143min
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 some tips f...
25 Mars 202142min
Episode 1.5 Shoulder Dystocia, Kaiser Wilhelm, and the history of the Zavanelli
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 maneuver. Follow u...
10 Mars 202143min
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 in Canada and 1...
25 Feb 202142min
