Let's Talk About Birth
Episodes
Let's Talk About the "After": What Really Happens Postpartum
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This one is for after the baby arrives…but you'll want to listen before, too. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by Dr. Alici...
Let’s Talk About Stillbirth and Loss: The Pregnancies We Don't Talk About Enough
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: This episode contains candid discussion of stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and abortion. Please take care of yourself as you li...
Let's Talk About the Partner Experience: What Dads and Partners Really Go Through After Birth
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Partners are often the ones holding everything together after birth, but who's holding them up? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joi...
Let’s Talk About Epidurals and Labor Anesthesia: What You Need to Know
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Epidural or not… what’s actually true when it comes to pain management in labor? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by...
Let’s Talk About Birth Disparities and Maternal Health Inequality
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are birth outcomes in the U.S. still so unequal and what can you actually do about it? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined b...
Let’s Talk About OB Hospitalists and Why They Matter for Your Birth
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You might not know what an OB hospitalist is until you meet one and often, that meeting happens in an unexpected moment. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer...
Let’s Talk About When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Complications and Unexpected Outcomes
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not every birth goes according to plan and that can be really hard to talk about. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by OB-GYN ...
Let’s Talk About Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first major decisions you’ll make as a parent, and it can come with a lot of questions. In this epis...
Let’s Talk About Hospital Birth: The Inside Scoop on Labor and Delivery
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hospital birth gets a lot of opinions and not always a lot of nuance. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by labor and delivery nurse and ...
Let’s Talk About Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Where and With Whom to Have Your Baby
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hospital birth, birth center, or home birth...and how do you even decide!? In the first official episode of Let’s Talk About Birth, board-...
Why We Need to Talk About Birth
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Birth comes with a lot of noise. In this preview episode, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln shares why she created Let’s Talk About Birth,...
Coming Soon: Let's Talk About Birth with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Expecting? Supporting? Just curious? Let’s Talk About Birth with board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln and powerful guest voices. Coming soon....
A Summer Period Survival Guide
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Jen this week as she dives into something many of us can relate to: the summer period predicament. Now that we’re in the thick of the warme...
Myth-Busting the Morning After Pill
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen is exposing the unknowns and misunderstandings surrounding Plan B, or the morning after pill. From the confusion over its technical...
What Is a Woman? Why This Question Is Really...NBD
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen fearlessly takes on the most recent Twitter storm as she confronts backlash for championing inclusivity and expanding the definitio...
Inside the OBGYN Journey: Dr. Jen's Q&A Sesh
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join Dr. Jen for a special Q&A episode as she spills the beans on everything you need to know about becoming an OBGYN and med school as...
MTHFR & Abortion Bans: Empowering Knowledge for Those Expecting
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen tackles two pressing questions that have been buzzing around. First, she dives into the MTHFR variant and its impact on folate proc...
From Postpartum Care to Pelvic Empowerment with The Vagina Whisperer
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join Dr. Jen and Dr. Sara Reardon, the renowned pelvic floor expert known as The Vagina Whisperer, as they unravel the mysteries of pelvic ...
The Pain Diaries: An Investigation into Teen Health and Mystery Aches
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen takes a call from her youngest caller ever and dives headfirst into the world of period pain, pelvic exams, and finding your voice...
The Bloody Truth: Debunking Myths About Period Products
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jen is back and ready to take on one of the biggest challenges facing menstruators everywhere: choosing the right period product. With so many opt...
The Early Days of Expecting: Common Questions Answered
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: Miscarriage This week, Dr. Jen is giving us the ultimate guide to early pregnancy. Think of it as the "So you're pregnant, n...
Abortion News Unpacked: Separating Facts from Fiction
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen’s taking a deep dive into the latest abortion news—no questions, just her and the mic. She's got the inside scoop on the contro...
Cleansing Your Mind: The Truth about Feminine Hygiene Products
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to cleanse your mind this week as Dr. Jen tackles the taboo topic of feminine hygiene. From cleansing cloths to the ridiculous history of fe...
Going Down South: A Comprehensive Guide to Oral Sex
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen is hopping back on the mic to talk about the tongue-twisting topic of oral sex! Is it safe? What are the risks? From Cunnilingus to...
Should I Get a Hysterectomy Post-roe?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of putting it off, Dr. Jen is finally tackling a topic that she’s sad and enraged that she even has to address: the need to consider hys...
What an OBGYN *Really* Thinks about Home Birth
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen is answering one of the more controversial questions she’s received on the Viva La Vulva Voicemail and addressing the hot topic o...
The Birth Control Bonanza
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Jen is hosting a bit of a birth control bonanza of sorts, if you will! After listening and finding the Viva La Vulva voicemail blown ...
A Pediatric POV with the Other Dr. Lincoln
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, instead of answering questions, Dr. Jen has the pleasure of sitting down with a very special guest—none other than the other Dr. Lincoln,...
Vulvar Cancer Prevention and Self-Surveillance Down There
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jen is shifting gears to discuss a topic that’s a bit more serious this week: vulvar cancer. Although rare, vulvar cancer is very real and can h...
Behind The Scenes: Dr. Jen Goes to DC to Talk Reproductive Justice
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: historical examples of racismDr. Jen is switching things up in today’s informative and enlightening episode; instead of answering a...
Burning Questions about Yeast Infections
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a vagina, the chances that you’ve experienced a yeast infection are more than likely, and let’s face it, they’re annoying AF (IYKYK)...
Tampon Trouble and Painful Sex
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: Sexual abuse What's going down: Defining conditions that could be contributing to painful sex and tampon insertion, ...
Is My Birth Control Making Me Crazy?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: Mental health and suicide What's going down: An in-depth analysis of hormonal birth control usage in the United States A clo...
Fibroid Facts & Yoni Pearl Yikes
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: A deep dive into fibroids: what they are, why we get them, potential risks, and who is most likely to develop them The diagnosi...
C-Sections: Risks, Repeats, And... Does It Really Count as Giving Birth?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**CONTENT WARNING: Birth TraumaWhat's going down: Defining birth trauma and what it means to experience obstetric violence Discussing if it'...
Is Teenage Birth Control a Free Pass for Sex?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Debunking the theory that teens taking birth control are more likely to do the deed The ridiculous history and current ...
The Real Reason Your Birth Control Failed
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Addressing the high volume of misinformation that exists surrounding what makes birth control less effective The truth about ...
The ABCs of IUDs...And is P for Pain?
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: All about IUD insertions: what to know prior, how to mentally prepare, and the best ways to treat the pain if need be The man...
Lube is a Vagina’s Best Friend
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Discussing the overwhelmingly negative societal outlook on menopause and why we need to do better Diving into the definit...
The Truth About Medication Abortion...in All 50 States
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Addressing what exactly abortion medication is, its effectiveness, and the different types available What side effects to...
STIs vs. STDs: What’s In a Name?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: The two main reasons why we now refer to STDs as STIs Breaking down some of the crazy, historical backstories of how certai...
Cycle Syncing: Really Helpful or Really...Ridiculous?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: A menstrual cycle crash course – breaking down all the phases Is cycle syncing good to optimize your health? The ...
Sex, Blood, Twinkies & Dripsticks
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Newsflash: All kinds of stuff can come out of your vagina The crash course in semen you didn’t know you needed ...
Birth Control BS
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: The inaugural Viva La Vulva Voicemail is answered First round of Class Is In Session: mail-in birth control edition Debun...
We’re Going (Down) There
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going down: Why the heck I'm starting a podcast Addressing the elephants in the room and what to expect General housekeeping and how ...
Introducing: Let's Talk About Down There
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Talk About Down There, shall we? Welcome to the podcast you wish you had in high school, where everyone and quite (c)literally everything is w...