The Ob/Gyn Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
73: Interview with Amy Klein
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me for a discussion of the patient side of fertility treatment with author and journalist Amy Klein about her book "The Trying Game: Get T...
72: Diabetes in Pregnancy - Part 2
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the world of insulins and the management of preexisting diabetes in pregnancy. Â [email protected] Uteroplacental blood...
71: Fertility Equality
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Jillian Kurtz & Vai Umesh join me to discuss fertility equality. Â Drs. Jillian Kurtz & Vai Umesh join me to discuss fertility equality. feedbac...
70: Journal Club - July 2020
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss "Intra-abdominal Irrigation at Cesarean Delivery" from a the Green Journal in 2012. Â Guests: Dr. Jerry Ballas & Dr. Heather Li...
69: Infertility Work-Up
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jillian Kurtz walks us through an evidence-based approach to infertility.
68: Life in the time of COVID
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Dr. Jerry Ballas to discuss what life has been like for us as Ob/Gyn's in the last 6 months. We delve into what COVID has done to our ...
67: Maternal Mortality - Part 3
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heather Link joins me to discuss maternal mortality in Lousiana. Racial Inequities in Preventable Pregnancy-Related Deaths in Louisiana, 2011–2...
66: Journal Club January 2020
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Jillian Kurtz and Caiyun Liao join me to discuss "Association Between Fertility Treatment and Cancer RIsk in Children" published 12/19 in JAMA Â
65: Progesterone to Prevent Preterm Birth
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ballas joins me to discuss the PROLONG trial and discuss the role of progesterone in the prevention of preterm birth. Â PROLONG Trial
64: The 4th Trimester w/ Drs. Ballas and Zawisza
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to discuss the changes in postpartum care and how we can help better support women. Â ACOG Bulletin
63: Monthly Check Up - September 2019
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Sara Kim & Vai Umesh join me to dicuss stillbirth rates and medical treatment of uterine fibroids.
62: Diabetes in Pregnancy - Part 1
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me while we discuss the history of diabetes in pregnancy in the first part of our tour de force!
61: Journal Club - July 2019
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Umesh joins me to discuss Umbilical Cord Clamp Milking in preterm neonates. Delayed clamping vs milking of umbilical cord in preterm infants: a ra...
60: The Ethics of Breastfeeding with HIV
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mariel Gross joins me to discuss the ethics of breastfeeding with HIV.  Breastfeeding with HIV: An Evidence-Based Case for New Policy  Contact...
59: Maternal Mortality - Part 2
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heather Link joins me to discuss US health policy around maternal mortality. Â Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health E. Warren Op ed in Ess...
58: Postpartum Mood Disorders - Part 2
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Kirschen takes us through the treatment of postpartum depression and psychosis. [email protected] American Psychiatric Association. (2013). In D...
57: Postpartm Mood Disorders - Part 1
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Medical Student Gregory Kirschen takes us through the history of postpartum depression from hippocrates to present day. Â References American Psychia...
National Perinatal Association - Episode 2
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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56: Elective Cesarean Delivery
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bergoy walks us through the risks and benefits of elective cesarean delivery. www.obgyn.fm [email protected] neonatal and maternal mortality h...
National Perinatal Association - Episode 1
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Gagnon leads us through the origins of the National Perinatal Association.
55: Post-Delivery IUDs
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gina Milone takes us through the pros and cons of post-delivery IUD placement. [email protected] Â Blumenthal, P. D., et al. (2018). "Comparativ...
54: Monthly Check Up - March 2019
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We follow-up last months dicsussion of termination by discussing the challenging stories of women who chose to terminate after 24 weeks and then have ...
53: Journal Club - March 2019
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lian joins me to discuss "Opioid use after laparoscopic hysterectomy: prescriptions, patient use, and a predictive calculator" from AJOG. feedback...
52: Monthly Check-up - February 2019
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Please join Drs. Jillian Kurtz and Heather Link to discuss extended cycle contraception, changes to abortion laws, and the role of OB hospitalists. fe...
51: Journal Club - February 2019
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Oystein Bergoy joins me to discuss the LaPS Study looking at the effect of Zhang's partograph on cesarean deliveries for labor dystocia. www.obgyn...
50: Why Ob/Gyn?
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special 50th episode where we get together to discuss why we do what we do. Â [email protected]
49: Maternal Mortality - Part 1
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heather Link starts a new series on Maternal Mortality by discussing what that even means and how we get those numbers. Â [email protected] Â Ma...
48: Journal Club - November 2018
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Lian and Blaber join me to discuss "Minimally Invasive versus Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer" from NEJM. https://www.nejm.org...
47: Monthly Check-up - November 2018
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Sara Kim and Vai Umesh join me to discuss sexism in medicine. https://creogsovercoffee.com [email protected] Ending Sexual Harassment in Academic...
46: Esomeprazole and Preeclampsia w/ Dr. Cluver
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Dr. Cathy Cluver about her article in the October issue of American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0...
45: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Kim discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Website Slack Patreon [email protected] Fa...
44: Journal Club - October 2018
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss "Effect of Immediate vs Delayed Pushing on Rates of Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Among Nulliparous Women Receiving Neuraxial Ana...
43: Monthly Checkup - October 2018
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the future of residency training in the United States.  The First National Summit on Women's Health  feedback@obgyn...
42: Vaginal Seeding with Dr. Suchi Hourigan
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Dr. Hourigan about her randomized controlled trial on the effect of vaginal seeding on the neonatal microbiome and long-...
41: Ovulation Induction
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jillian Kurtz discusses the ins and outs of ovulation induction. Â [email protected]
40: Aneuploidy - Part 2
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we finish our discussion on anueplody screening. In this episode we discuss the risks of amniocentisis and chorionic villus sampling, cell-...
39: Monthly Checkup - August 2018
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion on sexism in medicine, STD screening for women diagnosed with PID, and the removal of the Essure device from the market. Â F...
38: Interview with Dr. Quirk
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Dr. J. Gerald Quirk about his efforts to start a state wide AFP screening program in Arkansas in the 1980s.  obgyn.fm  ...
37: The Monthly Checkup - July 2018
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ballas and Dr. Lian join us to discuss three great topics. 1. Social structure of the operating room 2. Ethical issues in laparoscopic surgery 3....
36: Journal Club - July 2018
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons Dr. Blaber and Dr. Lian to discuss a paper from the May issue of AJOG. Laparoscopic vs transvag...
35: Monthly Check-Up - June 2018
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Sara Kim and Dr. Jillian Kurtz join me to discuss some basic research papers about pregnancy dating and PCOS. Â Noninvasive b...
34: Aneuploidy - Part 1
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we trace the history of aneuploidy screening from the early days of amniocentesis to the modern day serum screening.  feedback@obg...
33: Monthly Check-Up - May 2018
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Ballas and I discuss the declining US birth rate and paretnal leave for ob/gyn residents. Â Â Births: Provisional Data for 2...
32: Oncofertility and fertility preservation
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jillian Kurtz walks us through the methods and rationale behind fertility preservation for patients with cancer or undergoing tran...
31: Journal Club May 2018
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode I am joined by Dr. Ballas and Dr. Kim to dicsuss the paper "Pregnancy Exercise and Nutrition With Smartphone Application Support" f...
30: The Monthly Checkup - April 2018
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episdoe we discuss the new postpartum guidelines from ACOG, newborn microbiome seeding, and the gentle cesarean. Â ACOG Committee Opinion: O...
29: Journal Club - April 2018
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the mode of delivery in twin gestation Paper: Schmitz T, Korb D, Battie C, et al. Neonatal morbidity associated wi...
28: PCOS - Part 2
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we finish up PCOS by discussing the management and long-term consequences. Â [email protected] Â Polycystic ovary syndrome: etiolog...
27: The Monthly Checkup - November 2017
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this Months Checkup Drs. Ballas and Kim join me to discuss the link (or non-link) between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and ADHD, the new NIH ...
26: Antenatal Steroids - Part 2
22 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Øystein Bergøy discusses the evidence behind the risks of antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk for preterm delivery.  ...
25: Antenatal Steroids - Part 1
15 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Øystein Bergøy discusses the evidence behind antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk for preterm delivery. feedback@obgyn....
24: Journal Club - September 2017
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Kim joins me to discuss an article about postplacental IUD placement from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Â Po...
23: The Monthly Checkup - August 2017
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Please consider giving to www.breac225.org to help support the victims of Hurricane Harvey. In this episode we discuss the link between baby powder ...
22: PCOS - Part 1
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we trace the history of polycystic ovarian syndrome, learn about the underlying physiology, and how to diagnosis it. [email protected]...
Opioid Survey
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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21: Journal Club - August 2017
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss "Patterns of Opioid Prescription and Use After Cesarean Delivery" published in Obstetrics & Gynecology in July 2017 by Bria...
20: The Monthly Checkup - July 2017
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Kim and I discuss three current topics from the medical world. Â 1. CDC MMR - Placenta Encapsulation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...
19: Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring - Part 3
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we conclude our discussion on intrapartum fetal monitoring by discussing fetal pulse oximetry and ST waveform analysis.  July Jour...
18: Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring - Part 2
17 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the use of fetal scalp pH and scalp stimulation in the triage of abnormal electronic fetal heart rate tracings.  Feedba...
17: Journal Club - June 2017
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Ballas and I review and discuss an article from the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology from April 2017 entitled "Planned ...
16: Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
03 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the evolution of intrapartum fetal monitoring from the Pinard Horn to modern doppler techniques. We also discuss the benefi...
15: Journal Club May 2017
14 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in our monthly Journal Club Series with Dr. Jerry Ballas. In this episode we will be discussing a paper from the April 2017 issue of...
14: Puerperal Fever - Part 3
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this closing chapter on Puerperal Fever we will examine GBS related neonatal sepsis and the science behind its prevention. Â [email protected] Â ...
13: Delayed Cord Clamping
16 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kim walks us through the history of cord clamping and examines the evidence behind delayed vs. immediate clamping.  [email protected]  ACOG...
12: Puerperal Fever - Part 2
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the differential diagnosis of postpartum fever.  Show notes and message board can be found at www.obgyn.fm  Please emai...
11: Pueperal Fever - Part 1
04 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Puerperal Fever is one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal mortality throughout the world. In this episode we trace the role of modern medi...
10: Bacterial Vaginosis
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Sara Kim discusses the history, diagnosis, consequences, and treatment of bacterial vaginosis.  [email protected]  ACOG. Va...
Bonus Episode - Russell Earl Marker
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode describing the life and contributions of Russel Earl Marker. He led a fascinating life and his work made possible the great advances i...
09: Contraception - Part 4
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the history, methods, effectiveness, and pitfalls of permanent sterilization.  [email protected]  Tubal Techniques ...
08: Contraception - Part 3
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ancient and modern history of barrier contraceptives and their effect on society. We also review the development of the...
07: Contraception - Part 2
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the menstrual cycle and how a few people figured out how to hack it to provide safe, effective contraception.  Menstru...
06: Contraception - Part 1
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Contraception is major element in the life of women throughout the world. In this episode we chart its history from ancient Egypt to modern times and ...
05: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Part 3
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic inflammatory disease to PID has been a factor in the lives of women in the western world for at least 500 year. It effects up to 5% of US women...
04: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Part 2
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic inflammatory disease to PID has been a factor in the lives of women in the western world for at least 500 year. It effects up to 5% of US women...
03: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Part 1
09 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic inflammatory disease to PID has been a factor in the lives of women in the western world for at least 500 year. It effects up to 5% of US women...
02: Opioids and Physcians
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Opioid addiction has a profound impact on many aspects of society. In this episode we examine the ways that doctors and other practitioners contribute...
01: Opioids and Pregnancy
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Opioid Addiction has a profound impact on many aspects of society, including pregnancy. In this episode we delve into the history, pharmacology, effec...