The Push Podcast
Episodes
Pelvic Exams on Women Under Anesthesia: Now under Criticism
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This episode includes descriptions and content that may trigger people who have a history of trauma around sexual assault. Please listen w...
Endometriosis Deep Dive: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis is one of the most misunderstood conditions in women’s health. In this episode of The Push Pod, our hosts Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan,...
Induction Birth Story in a Plus-Size Body | Overcoming Bias & Building Confidence w/ Kelsey McDonald
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sydney sits down with body-positive creator Kelsey McDonald for an honest conversation about pregnancy, body image, and navigating ma...
Nutrition in Pregnancy: What to Eat and Not Eat in Pregnancy
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What should you really be eating during pregnancy? In this episode of The Push Pod, hosts Labor & Delivery Nurse Sydney and OBGYN Dr. Meghan McGra...
Q&A | You Asked, We Answered: PCOS, Missed periods, Postpartum & much more!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Q&A episode of The Push Podcast, we are answering questions from listeners and followers! We cover a wide range of topics, includi...
TOLAC Explained: Know the Risks, Know the Science, Empower Your Choice
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to season 2 of The Push Podcast! In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan McGrattan break down TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) ...
Becoming a Nurse in 2020: The Pandemic & Imposter Syndrome
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nurse Sydney and her nursing school friends Celina (Labour & Delivery Nurse) and Maddie (Pediatric Cardiology Nurse) share what i...
More Than Morning Sickness: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just severe morning sickness — it’s a serious pregnancy condition that can be physically, emotionally, and ment...
Before the Ball Drops
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Year’s Eve can be fun, flirty, and full of unexpected moments — but it’s also one of the busiest nights of the year for unplanned pregnancie...
Is It the Eggnog or My Uterus? Holiday Periods Explained
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the eggnog… or is your uterus just choosing chaos?In this holiday mini episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney, a labor & delivery nurse...
Bump Safe Skincare
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re pregnant and suddenly questioning every skincare product in your bathroom—this episode is for you.In this episode of The Push Podcast, N...
Cramp Camp: A Guide to Painful Periods
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your period pain wipes you out every month, makes you miss work, or has you curled over in agony — welcome to Cramp Camp. In this episode, Nurse ...
The IUD Deep Dive
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about getting an IUD? In this episode, Dr. Meghan (OBGYN) and Nurse Sydney break down everything you need to know before deciding if this bir...
BirthTok: Scrubs to Social Media
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan sit down with three of BirthTok’s most-loved creators — Kara the Baby Nurse, Mama Nurse Tina, and Lab...
Your Pregnancy, Birth & Women’s Health Questions Answered
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re answering your top questions from our Instagram Q&A (@the.push.podcast). We cover everything from pregnancy and birt...
Induction of Labor Part 2: Pitocin & AROM
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan continue their deep dive into inductions of labor — this time focusing on what happ...
Induction of Labor Part 1: Cervical Ripening
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before contractions or Pitocin even start, there’s one crucial step in an induction — cervical ripening.In this episode, we break down exactly how...
Rebranding Vaginal Rejuvenation
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From “vaginal rejuvenation” ads to viral vulva masks, the wellness industry is full of promises about women’s bodies. In this episode, Nurse Syd...
Understanding Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Loss
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan open an honest conversation about miscarriage and early pregnancy l...
The Pap Talk
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk Pap tests, HPV, and what cervical cancer screening really means for you. In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meagan break down when to ...
Do Stretch & Sweeps Actually Work?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stretch and sweeps are one of the most common procedures offered near the end of pregnancy — but do they actually help bring on labour? In this mini...
The Secret to Being the Best Birth Partner
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to be the best support in the delivery room? In this episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan share the secre...
The Truth about Birth Plans
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Birth plans have become a staple of modern maternity care. You can find endless templates online and TikToks debating what should (or shouldn’t) go ...
Bodies, Boundaries, and Dignity: Our Take on the Viral Santa Barbara Video
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Push Podcast, we respond to the viral TikTok out of Santa Barbara where staff at Sansum Clinic under Sutter Health mocked...
The PCOS Paradox
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 people with ovaries, but if you’ve ever Googled it or scrolled #PCOS on TikTok, you know the inform...
Beyond Pump and Dump
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When our Beyond “Breast is Best” episode came out, one part of the conversation sparked a flood of questions: substance use while breastfeeding. F...
Push Here for Relief
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Epidurals are one of the most common ways people manage pain in labour, but they’re also one of the most debated. Are they safe? Do they slow labour...
Goodbye Tubes, Hello Freedom?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it still so hard for women to get permanent birth control? Across TikTok, Reddit, and even news stories, young people are sharing their frustra...
The Power of Position
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flat on your back isn’t the only way to give birth- but it’s the one most people expect. So how did that position become the standard, and what ha...
Postpartum Survival Kit: Your Fourth Trimester Must-Haves
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve packed your hospital bag, now let’s talk about what happens after baby arrives. In this quick mini-episode (Part Two of our birth prep seri...
Pack Like a Pro: Hospital Bag Essentials
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost go-time! This quick mini-episode is the first in our two-part series on getting ready for birth and postpartum recovery. Today, OB/GYN D...
The Bounce Back Trap
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we still so obsessed with “baby weight”?In this episode, we break down the science and the societal pressure behind pregnancy weight gain ...
Beyond "Breast is Best"
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why the real goal is support in breastfeeding- not shame. World Breastfeeding Awareness Week kicks off August 1st, and we’re getting in early with t...
This Is Your Body on the Pill
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hormones, hype, and how the pill really works.The birth control pill is one of the most studied- and most misunderstood- drugs in modern medicine. In ...
Undoing the Husband Stitch
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part myth, part medicine, the “husband stitch” has long haunted conversations about childbirth and consent. In the first full episode of the Push ...
Introducing the Push Podcast: Meet Your Hosts
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Push Podcast, where we break down the big (and sometimes bizarre) topics in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health, no medical de...