The OB/GYN Resident Survival Guide
Episodes
#23: Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy: Prevention, Management, and Something Called Neiguan's Point??
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nausea and vomiting affects 50–80% of pregnancies. This episode breaks down the full spectrum from morning sickness to hyperemesis gravidarum, inclu...
#22: OB/GYN Career Paths - Part 2: Generalist, Hospitalist, Locums & Per Diem Roles Explained
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down the 3 ways to practice as an OB/GYN attending—generalist, hospitalist, and locums/per diem—covering the pros and cons of ...
#21: OB/GYN Career Paths: The 4 Practice Models Every Resident Needs to Know Before Job Searching
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down the 4 main employment structures for OB/GYN attendings—private practice, academic, hospital-owned, and county/city owned—...
#20: GBS in Labor: Who Gets Antibiotics and Why
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A practical breakdown of GBS prophylaxis in labor, including who needs treatment, when to start antibiotics, and how to manage penicillin allergies. C...
#19: Make SENSE of Prenatal Genetic Screening - cfDNA, First & Second Trimester, Sequential & Integrated Screen
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A clear overview of prenatal genetic screening options, including first- and second-trimester screening, sequential and integrated screening, and cell...
#18: OCPs Made Simple: Mechanism, Dosing Regimens, and the Difference Between Monophasic & Multiphasic Formulations
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A clear breakdown of combined oral contraceptives, including how they suppress ovulation, cyclic vs continuous dosing, and what actually differentiate...
#17: Diagnose & Manage Intraamniotic Infection (Intrapartum Edition)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recognize and manage intraamniotic infection (chorioamnionitis), including key diagnostic criteria, maternal and neonatal risks, and evid...
#16: Advanced Maternal Age: Risks & Recommendations
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced maternal age is the new normal. This episode reviews the definition of AMA, maternal risks, fetal risks, and evidence-based counseling, scree...
#15: Lessons From My First Year as an OB/GYN Attending (and passing oral boards)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I passed the ABOG oral boards! To catch up, here are 4 take aways from my first year out as an OB/GYN attending (clinic, recovering from residency, or...
#14: Weight Gain In Pregnancy — What’s Recommended?
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Review the WHO BMI classification system and explore maternal weight gain guidelines for singleton and twin pregnancies. Live Training: https://subscr...
#13: How to Identify & Manage a Shoulder Dystocia (and the largest baby I've ever delivered)
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recognize and manage shoulder dystocia with step-by-step guidance on key maneuvers. Free training: https://subscribepage.io/interntraining Show not...
#12: Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage Like a Pro (Part 2): Meds, Devices, and Surgical Management
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the PPH series covers next steps when initial interventions fail—meds, balloon tamponade and surgical options. Free training: https://subs...
#11: Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage Like a Pro (Part 1): Prevention and Initial Management
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recognize and manage primary (early) postpartum hemorrhage with confidence. This episode covers key definitions, risk factors, uterine at...
#10: How to Classify Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) Patterns: Categories 1, 2 & 3 Explained
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to classify fetal heart tracings using the 3-tier EFM system. This episode breaks down what makes a tracing Category I, II, or III—and why...
#9: Fetal Monitoring Basics: Baseline, Variability, Accels and Decels
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to interpret fetal heart rate tracings with this breakdown of EFM basics. I’ll cover baseline, variability, accelerations, and all types o...
#8: Vaginal Delivery Basics: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Your First Delivery
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ready for your first vaginal delivery? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to expect—from confirming dilation to delivering the...
#7: Induction of Labor Basics: Medications, Balloons, Amniotomies…Oh My!
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From cervical ripening with prostaglandins and balloons, to induction with oxytocin and amniotomy, this episode provides a practical overview of the m...
#6: C-Section Basics: Surgical Steps (Fetal Delivery & Abdominal Closure)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the C-section Basics series, I walk through fetal delivery and evidence based techniques for abdominal closure. Show Notes: ...
#5: C-Section Basics: Surgical Steps (From Skin Incision to Hysterotomy)
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the Cesarean Basics series, we walk through each surgical step of a C-section, from incision to hysterotomy. Learn evidence-based techniq...
#4: C-Section Basics: Setting Up For Surgery
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what actually happens before a C-section starts? Let's walk through the critical pre-incision steps to get you feeling more confident and pr...
#3: Understanding Gravidity and Parity, the “G’s & Ps”
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gravidity and parity are fundamental concepts in obstetrics, yet they can be confusing at first. In this episode, I break down what these terms mean, ...
#2: The Maternity Unit Explained: Triage, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Antepartum, OR
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every maternity unit, regardless of size, has the same core areas: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Antepartum, Triage, and the OR. In this episode, ...
#1: Who is Dr. Miller? My Path to Becoming an OB/GYN & Why I Chose This Specialty
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I never planned to go to medical school, let alone become an OB/GYN. My path took me from a BA in Communication Studies in Canada, to medical school i...
Welcome to the OB/GYN Resident Survival Guide!
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, future OB/GYN! I created this podcast with a goal to share bite-sized, straight-to-the-point clinical pearls mixed with real-life experience th...