Maternal Resources. Where Nature is What We Nurture: Episode #92
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak explains the inception of Maternal Resources, what makes it tick and how it's th...
Meconium in Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery: Episode #91
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meconium is brown stained amniotic fluid and represents the passage of stool from the bowels of the ...
Thrombophilias in Pregnancy: Episode #90
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In pregnancy, thrombophilias or blood clotting disorders can either be inherited or acquired. As y...
Postpartum: What to Expect after you've had the Baby. Episode #89
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything that's key to know about the immediate postpartum period. You've done all the hard work...
Sciatica, Muscle Cramps & Leg Pain in Pregnancy. Episode #88
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Different types of leg pain in pregnancy are reviewed. Our practice website can be found at: Ma...
Fetal Echocardiograms: Detailed Ultrasounds of the Fetal Heart. Episode #87
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fetal echocardiogram is a targeted ultrasound that is used to examine the fetal heart in more de...
Precipitous Labor & Delivery: Episode #86
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Precipitous labor is labor that is rapid, usually 3 hours or less from start to finish. This episode...
How to Calculate Your Due Date: Episode #85
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All the different ways to calculate and accurate due date in a pregnancy. How to utilize the cale...
Macrosomia: Large for Gestational Age Infants: Episode #84
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Macrosomia refers to a fetus larger than 4000 to 4500 grams (or 9 to 10 pounds) at birth. About 9% o...
Pubic Symphysis Pain in Pregnancy: Episode #83
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pubic symphysis pain which is also known as symphysis pubis dysfunction refers to symptoms a patient...
Fibroids in Pregnancy: Episode #82
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumors found in or arou...
Interesting Case #3: A Pregnancy with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Episode #81
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a very rare, autoimmune disorder in which the immune system damage...
Gestational Diabetes: When the diagnosis happens in pregnancy: Episode #80
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gestational diabetes or diabetes in pregnancy diabetes during pregnancy. This podcast will focus pri...
Listener Mail. Episode #79
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've compiled all your emails and answered them in this listener mail episode. Our practice websi...
Varicose Veins in Pregnancy: Episode #77
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Varicose veins are a farily common and benign finding in prengnacy. While these types of veins are n...
Low Platelets in Pregnancy. Thrombocytopenia. Episode #76
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Platelets, also called thrombocyotes, are a component of red blood cells. They are fragments of cy...
Getting Pregnant after a Pregnancy. How long to wait? Episode #75
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How long is it necessary to wait to get pregnant after a pregnancy in various circumstances? There i...
Forensic Obstetrics. Deciphering clues about a obstetrical history: Episode #74
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your Columbo jackets! When a patient tells the story of what happened in their labor and deli...
Group Beta Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: Episode #73
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Group B Strep Bacteria In this episode, we talk about Group B Strep bacteria found on the lower geni...
The Causes of the Cesarean Epidemic: Episode #72
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What was the c-section rate in 1970 compared to what the c-section rate is now? It's much higher. ...
Vaginal Lacerations and Repair: Episode #71
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episodes walks through the different types of lacerations and how they are repaired. Our prac...
Pregnancy over 40: Episode #70
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/ Remembe...
Round Ligament Pain: Episode #69
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The round ligaments are ligaments that sit near the uterus and, pass near the inguinal canal and end...
Induction of Labor: Episode #68
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Induction of labor has been a topic of debate and study in the field of obstetrics for many years. O...
The Cervical Exam in Pregnancy: Episode# 67
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens in a digital cervical exam done in pregnancy? What is the purpose and what to expect ...
External Fetal Monitoring: Episode #66
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All the categories and classifications of fetal monitoring explained in this thorough episode. Wha...
Progesterone Supplementation in Pregnancy: Episode #65
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Progesterone supplementation in pregnancy and the preconception period has been debated for several ...
Doctor, Nurse, Intern, Admin. Who are the players in Labor & Delivery? Episode #64
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating through the intricacies of labor and delivery can be an overwhelming experience, especial...
Anemia in Pregnancy: Episode #63
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anemia in pregnancy is a common concern that affects a significant number of expectant mothers world...
Pitocin. Could be your Friend: Episode #62
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pitocin is the synthetic version of a natural occurring endogenous hormone called oxytocin. Oxytoc...
Retained Placenta: Episode #61
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Retained placenta is when the placenta is not delivered within 30 minutes of the delivery of the ...
Placenta Previa. Placenta #60
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Placenta previa is when the placenta (disposable organ of the pregnancy) extends over the cervix and...
I'm Pregnant. Now What? Episode #59
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fantastic episode check out all you need to know in that time in between your first positive...
Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy. Episode #58
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thyroid disease can be tricky to detect in pregnancy because many of the symptoms of thyroid disease...
Covid Booster Vaccine in Pregnancy. Episode #57
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Covid lingers on into the New Year especially with the new Omnicron variant on the loose, the que...
New Perspectives on Preterm Labor: Episode #56
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preterm labor is one of the most evasive disease processes we know about in pregnancy and is one of ...
055 What is a Woman's Worst Fear Surrounding Birth?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We want to hear from you. What is your biggest fear in childbirth? Listen is as our two hosts expl...
054 Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the cause of fetal growth restriction? How can you prevent it? In this episode of True Birth,...
053 How to Prevent Vaginal Tearing in Labor.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most asked questions during an office visit is: "Doc, how do I prevent tearing?" In thi...
052 Higher Weight Pregnancies
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A woman's weight and BMI during and after pregnancy is often discussed and debated. This is...
051 Face Presentation
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Face presentation is when the baby's face is presenting through the cervix first. Normally, the b...
049 The Dentist and The Count
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the dentist in pregnancy is not only allowed but its recommended. Regular dental check up...
048 Types of Twin Pregnancies
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are two main types Types of Twins twins when it comes to pregnancy, dizygotic twins and monozy...
047 Picking a Pediatrician
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
046 Placental Abruption
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Placental abruption (aka abruptio placentae) is where there is a partial or complete detachment of...
045 Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (IHCP)
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP or IHCP) is characterized by itching and an elevation in ...
044 Postterm Pregnancy.
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best time to predict the due date of a pregnancy is at the beginning. Early ultrasound is n...
043 Uterine Tilt
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uterine tilt is a term that you won't find in the text books but comes from working day to day in la...
042 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is typically defined as more than one pregnancy loss at any point in ...
041 Interesting Case #2
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a courageous family and their journey to have 4 healthy children despite multiple compl...
039 What is the Definition of a High Risk Pregnancy
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Abdelhak expounds on what makes a patient high risk in pregnancy. As always, we'd love to h...
038 Fetal Screening: Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Abnormal Chromosome Screening
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts review how the screening for Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormali...
037 Decreased Fetal Movement
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Decreased fetal movement (DFM) is when a woman is perceiving less movement than usual in her pregnan...
036 Cord Prolapse
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the umbilical cord slips out of the cervix before the head or the breech, this is a true obstet...
034 Pelvic Architecture: Architecture of the Birth Canal
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many centuries physicians have been trying to understand why some women give birth with relative...
033 Heart Palpitations in Pregnancy
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palpitations in Pregnancy are a common phenomenon due to the increase blood flow and cardiac workloa...
032 Bait and Switch OB/GYN Practitioners.
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about what happens when you think you are signing up for one type of obstetrical...
032 Bait and Switch OB/GYN Practitioners.
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about what happens when you think you are signing up for one type of obstetrical...
031 Interesting Case #1
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Case of the Didelphys Uterus and the Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean Breech Delivery. A uterin...
Ultrasounds in Pregnancy: Episode #30
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrasounds are an essential prenatal tool, using sound waves to create images of your baby, placent...
029 Pre-Eclampsia: What Every Patient Needs to Know.
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects multiple organs and is progressive. It is gene...
028 Uterine Rupture: Not so Scary
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uterine rupture is a complication of labor and delivery that is most often associated with women who...
027 Acid Reflux in Pregnancy. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Acid reflux or "gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)" pregnancy is when the acid that is normally ...
026 VBAC: Induction of Labor.
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Induction of labor is safe for women who have had a previous cesarean birth and would like to have a...
025 Higher Order Multiple Repeat Cesarean Sections
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no known threshold below which the number of repeat cesarean deliveries can be guaranteed t...
024 Dr. Google. Good or Bad?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Dr. Abdelhak was interviewed by Elisabeth Sherman for Input Magazine www.inputmag.com abou...
023 Travel in Pregnancy
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling in pregnancy is generally considered to be safe for most women. It is typically recommende...
022 Nuchal Cord. When the Umbilical Cord is Around the Baby's Neck.
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When there is a loop of umbilical cord around the baby's neck in the womb it called a nuchal cord. ...
021 Sweeping the Membranes. Membrane Stripping
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sweeping the membranes is a great tool that is often used at the end of the 9th month to help stimul...
020 Shoulder Dystocia
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shoulder dystocia is when the shoulders fail to delivery easier after the fetal head. If the shoulde...
019 Q&A with Dr. A
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Abdelhak answered some weekly questions about pregnancy. If you have any comments or questions...
018 VBAC - Who is a Good Candidate?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Long gone is the thought of once a cesarean always a cesarean. Women who have had a cesarean deliver...
017 Tracking Weight Gain in Pregnancy - What's the Point?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much weight gain in pregnancy is normal? The answer is it's individual and unique for each woman...
016 Assisted Vaginal Delivery
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Assisted vaginal delivery (also known as operative vaginal delivery) is when the doctor or midwife a...
015 Cervical Insufficiency
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cervical insufficiency (previously termed cervical incompetence) is defined as recurrent and painl...
014 Occiput Posterior Position - The OP Baby
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The occiput posterior position otherwise known as the OP position is important to familiarize yourse...
013 Listener Mail #1
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Yaakov Abdlehak and Kristin Mallon, CNM discuss listener mail and change their thinking on hyper...
012 Unexplained 2nd Trimester Loss - Explained! Part 2
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with the second part of this information and extremely important episode about perinatal...
011 Unexplained 2nd Trimester Loss - Explained! Part 1
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal loss is a profound experience for women and her family. Examples of perinatal loss inc...
NatureBACK: Dr. Abdelhak's Method to Pregnancy & Childbirth
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NatureBACK is a philosophical approach to pregnancy as well as a tool that optimizes a woman's chan...
09 Forbidden Foods: Coffee, Sushi, Deli Meats, Cheese & Fish
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Abdelhak bust up some of the conventions that have been around for decades and dispels myths abo...
08 Episiotomy: Who really needs one?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episiotomy, which literally means surgical cutting "tomy" and epis "pubic region" is a practice that...
Sleeping on your Back in Pregnancy: Episode #7
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a woman sleep on her back in pregnancy? Is the left side really best? All of these questions a...
06 Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best tips and strategies for preventing and treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy? ...
BONUS Episode: Why the Name True Birth?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
True Birth is all about raw honest truths when it comes to labor, delivery, pregnancy and the postpa...
Turn Baby Turn. Breech Babies. Vaginal Breech and External Cephalic Version (ECV): Episode 05
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breech babies (or butt first) account for about 3% of babies at term. In this episode Dr. Abdelhak a...
04 Multiple Gestation: Twins & Triplets Vaginally
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The incidence of multiple gestation (twin, triplet and more pregnancy) has gone up significantly ove...
03 Getting the Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding weather or not to get the COVID vaccine during pregnancy can be a major cause of undue str...
Induction of Labor. Friend or Foe? Episode #2
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Kristin (a midwife, mind you) joined Dr. Yaakov Abdlehak over 10 years ago she was shocked to l...
Meet Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon: Episode #1
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are we? We're Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a NYC metro area Perinatologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine Doct...
True Birth Trailer
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're going to have a baby. Now what? Don't worry, we've got your vbac. Welcome to True Birth, the...