Podcasts about clinical obstetrics

The number of women who die giving birth in the U.S. each year has doubled in the last two decades.  Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications, and 80% of maternal deaths in the U.S. could have been prevented.  These are just some of the staggering statistics on women's healthcare in the U.S. Dr. Denise Howard has devoted her career to women's health care.  Specifically, she works tirelessly to help identify ways that health practitioners and hospital systems can deliver first rate preventative care and interventions so that women's health problems are diagnosed early, and so that women's health care emergencies are identified and treated so that no woman falls through the cracks. Dr. Howard is the Site Chief at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Vice Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology.  A native of Columbus, MS., Dr. Howard completed her undergraduate work at the University of Mississippi and then attended Johns Hopkins, receiving a MD in 1993. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pittsburgh's Magee Women's Hospital in 1997 and then a fellowship in Urogynecology at the University of Michigan. In this episode, Dr. Howard talks with Leslie about disparities in women health outcomes – from female cancer diagnoses to maternal mortality – and the practices and procedures that can be implemented to address them. Dr. Howard is a real inspiration. Leslie learned so much, and thoroughly enjoyed their conversation – she knows you will too. If you enjoy The Interview with Leslie, please subscribe on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram @theinterviewwithleslie.

Are scientists on the verge of developing a male birth control lotion? How would it work and would it be more effective than the birth control that women take? Guest: Brian Nguyen, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Planning Fellowship Program Director at the Keck School Medicine of USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we address the topic of maternal and fetal health with Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in Ob/Gyn and Maternal Fetal Medicine and a champion of closing the gap in poor pregnancy outcomes for women of color. Dr. Gaither discusses some of the causes for this discrepancy and offers solutions for both patients and providers. Dr. Gaither received her BA in Biology from Barnard College, and her MD from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse. She completed her Ob/Gyn residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a subsidiary of The Medical College of Virginia and completed her Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at The University of Medicine and Dentistry-Rutgers in Newark NJ. Dr. Gaither earned her MPH in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University and completed her dual MS/MBA degree in Healthcare Policy and Research/Healthcare Leadership from Cornell SC Johnson School of Business. She has recently been named a Fellow for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). A perinatal consultant and womens' health expert, Gaither's expertise is grounded in both research and her professional experience in caring for women with multiple medical/surgical/fetal conditions in pregnancy. In her current role, Dr. Gaither serves as the Director of Perinatal Services/Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine for NYC Health+ Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Dr. Gaither is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology with Cornell Weill Medicine. A Harlem native, Gaither's mission as a medical professional is to offer exemplary prenatal care to all women, regardless of circumstance. Dr. Gaither regularly lends her commentary and expertise on issues pertaining to womens' health, pregnancy, and environmental/ population health policy, to leading national consumer health and lifestyle outlets across print, radio, TV, film and online. With her foray into social media, Dr. Gaithers' combined perspective as a maternal child specialist and public health proponent has allowed her to reach millions via her Twitter feed-- @KeciaGaitherMD and her website: www.keciagaither.com. Dr. Gaither has co-authored “The Confident Woman”, a must read book for women who desire increased confidence, self-esteem and empowerment. Helpful links: Dr. Gaither's Website: https://keciagaither.com/ National Medical Association: https://www.nmanet.org/ Medical Mentor: https://medicalmentor.org/ Key to Eliminating Medical Racism May Lie In Universal Healthcare: https://healthnews.com/news/eliminating-medical-racism-is-hard-but-universal-healthcare-could-help/ Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga Episode recording date: 2/26/23 www.medicuspodcast.com | medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate: http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/message

5 DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES to support your weight loss: https://www.chefaj.com/5-delicious-low-fat-dinner-recipes Sarton Physical Therapy 13891 Newport Ave, Ste 285 Tustin, CA 92780 www.pelvichealing.com Tel: 714-770-8222 Dr. Julie Sarton is among the nation's foremost experts on the pelvic floor. She founded Sarton Physical Therapy in 2011 with the vision to provide hope and healing to her patients, with the best possible staff and evidence-based treatment. The clinic has grown rapidly expanding to 3 offices throughout Orange County treating patients from across the country and even internationally. Dr. Sarton earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and was awarded her doctorate from Creighton University in 1996 as part of the nation's first doctorate program in physical therapy. She went on to become part of the nation's first class of physical therapists to achieve advanced board-certification in pelvic health. Julie has more than 20 years of experience in the field, successfully treating thousands of complex patients. Through the years, Julie has had the opportunity to work closely with many of the nation's prominent physicians and physical therapists in pelvic floor dysfunction. She has lectured professionally at The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Society for Urodynamics and Urology and The American Urogynecologic Society. A published author, Julie's work has appeared in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as The Journal of Sexual Medicine, The Female Patient, and Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2006, she was honored with the “Rising Star in Medicine” Award from Women Sage. Considered an expert in pelvic pain, she has been featured on The Discovery Health Channel and in the Orange County Register. Julie lives in Orange County with her husband Kyle (also a physical therapist) and their two teenagers, Noah and Kylie. You can often find them on a hiking trail, cooking together and enjoying family time. Dr. Mandy Mannino earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Findlay and went on to earn her doctorate degree from Temple University. Mandy furthered her education to become an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Mandy's journey into pelvic health began following the birth of her daughter. Pelvic floor physical therapy was physically, mentally, and emotionally life changing for Mandy which inspired her to make the transition as she found her true calling as a physical therapist. Mandy quickly realized the lack of support available to postpartum women and individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction resulting in a strong desire to speak up and advocate for these individuals. Mandy feels strongly that there needs to be increased education and awareness within our communities to allow individuals to get the help they both need and deserve. Together, we can end the stigma surrounding pelvic health and help individuals return to the life they want to live. Mandy was a college athlete and continues to live a very active lifestyle. In her free time, Mandy enjoys Ohio State football, beach days, and adventures with her husband and two small children, Van and Lucy. Mandy is also passionate and involved at The Ronald McDonald House, a charity very dear to her heart. You can follow them on Instagram @pelvichealing

We do a deep-dive into obstetrics and gynecology as we broach the subject of abortion. Our guest is Dr. Stephen Chasen, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Vice Chair for Education and Director of Obstetrics Ultrasound. Together we cover: (3:46) high-risk pregnancy, (5:21) what every woman can do before getting pregnant to promote a health pregnancy, (8:39) the role of age in pregnancy, (10:04) tests during pregnancy, (14:34) conditions for considering termination, and (19:11) the fallacy of "late-term abortion".

Have you ever wondered how guidelines are set for the care that you should receive by your doctor during your pregnancy at childbirth, and then after you deliver your child? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, otherwise known as ACOG, do set those guidelines, and they recently updated the information on their seventh edition book that you can find on Amazon, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth. I interviewed OB GYN Dr. Holly Cummings, a Assistant Profession of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at U Penn, who answers some of the questions around some of the surprising guidelines and how they came about and the role that women should play to ensure that they have a successful and healthy pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. We cover:Updates to when your first postpartum visit should beSupplementation required when breastfeedingPitocin versus natural ways to induceHow to avoid prolapse and incontinenceFolic acid vs. methylated folateHealthcare disparitiesIf you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes!Resources:Your Pregnancy and Childbirth bookAbstract on Dates for Natural InductionTrial about induction:  ARRIVE TrialSpotify Playlist:  PregnancySpotify Playlist:  Pelvic FloorEpisode:  Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and PainEpisode:  How Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Can Help You in Surprising WaysEpisode: Incontinence:  It's Not Just YouAnd be sure to:Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips.Subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends!Shop the Fempower Health store, which has many products discussed on the podcast.Sponsors:Let's Get Checked use FEMPOWER30 for 30% offThorne Health Tech  - click link for 15% offMore about ACOGACOG is the nation's leading group of physicians providing health care for women, comprised of over 60,000 members. For more than 60 years, ACOG has written the medical guidelines that obstetricians-gynecologists and other medical professionals use when caring for women. “Your Pregnancy and Childbirth” is unlike anything else on the market, with recommendations supported by ACOG's clinical guidance and the everyday experiences of obstetricians-gynecologists who have cared for millions of pregnant women. **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Contains affiliate links.

In this episode I am joined by Anna Bertone (she/her), MPH, a research consultant at Evidence Based Birth®, to discuss the evidence on aromatherapy and essential oils for use during pregnancy, labor/birth, and postpartum. In this episode, we cover: What is aromatherapy, where did it come from, and how does it work? What have researchers found on essential oils for nausea and vomiting, stress reduction, and immune function during pregnancy? Which essential oils have been found to be effective for reducing labor pain and anxiety, encouraging labor progress, and treating post-Cesarean symptoms? What does the research say about aromatherapy for use postpartum, including with post-Cesarean symptoms, perineal trauma, sleep, and depression and anxiety? Are there any important safety precautions to be aware of, and what is the bottom line? This episode was inspired by a peer-reviewed article we published in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, in a special symposium that was edited by Shilpa Babbar, MD, MS, FACOG. Reference: Bertone, A. C., & Dekker, R. L. (September 2021). "Aromatherapy in Obstetrics: A Critical Review of the Literature." Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 64(3): 572-588. Here are some other resources we mentioned: Access the EBB Pain Management Video Series here https://evidencebasedbirth.com/category-pain-management-series/ You can find the abstract of our research paper, as well as a complete list of references used in this podcast can be found on PubMed here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33927109/ For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Have you ever wondered how guidelines are set for the care that you should receive by your doctor during your pregnancy at childbirth, and then after you deliver your child? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, otherwise known as ACOG, do set those guidelines, and they recently updated the information on their seventh edition book that you can find on Amazon, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth. I interviewed OB GYN Dr. Holly Cummings, a Assistant Profession of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at U Penn, who answers some of the questions around some of the surprising guidelines and how they came about and the role that women should play to ensure that they have a successful and healthy pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. We cover:Updates to when your first postpartum visit should beSupplementation required when breastfeedingPitocin versus natural ways to induceHow to avoid prolapse and incontinenceFolic acid vs. methylated folateHealthcare disparitiesIf you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes!Resources:Your Pregnancy and Childbirth bookAbstract on Dates for Natural InductionTrial about induction:  ARRIVE TrialEpisode:  Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and PainEpisode:  How Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Can Help You in Surprising WaysEpisode: Incontinence:  It's Not Just YouAnd be sure to:Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips.Subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends!Shop the Fempower Health store, which has many products discussed on the podcast.Sponsors:Help researchers understand PCOS, which has polycystic ovarian syndrome, to improve the diagnosis and care for you and other women. If you're interested, contact studycoordinator@onegevity.com for more details. ReceptivaDx the sponsor of all of Season 2.  Provide code FEMPOWER-HEALTH for $75 off.More about ACOGACOG is the nation's leading group of physicians providing health care for women, comprised of over 60,000 members. For more than 60 years, ACOG has written the medical guidelines that obstetricians-gynecologists and other medical professionals use when caring for women. “Your Pregnancy and Childbirth” is unlike anything else on the market, with recommendations supported by ACOG's clinical guidance and the everyday experiences of obstetricians-gynecologists who have cared for millions of pregnant women. **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Contains affiliate links.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fempowerhealth)

“Have those conversations with yourself. Figure out, ‘What is it that I want? What is my goal, essentially?’ Kind of like running. What is your goal?”   Dr. Meggie is back! This week on the Ali & the Experts series, Dr. Meggie Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Southern California specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, is here to answer listener questions about pregnancy, fertility, periods, birth control, and women’s health during the Covid-19 era.   Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this series on the Ali on the Run Show! Go to athleticgreens.com/ontherun to get a year’s supply of Vitamin D with your first Athletic Greens purchase!   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

In this episode of ACOG District II's On the Front Line: Managing OUD in Pregnancy, we're joined by Dr. David Garry to discuss the basics of buprenorphine, supports needed to start prescribing, and next steps once you receive your waiver. Our guest, Dr. Garry, is a Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He is a maternal fetal medicine specialist, who trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, and did his clinical fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine New York Medical College. He now serves as the Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Stony Brook Medicine. For more information on managing OUD in pregnancy, visit www.acogny.org. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @ACOGD2 for updates on OUD and other cutting edge medical education resources.

An interview with Dr. Samantha Pfeifer from Weill Cornell, New York on Fertility Issues, Fertility Treatments, Miscarriage and more. To round off the decade and to kick off Fertility Help Hub's new Podcast Series, ‘Fertility Springboard', we had the pleasure of crossing the pond to chat with world renowned fertility expert, Dr. Samantha Pfeifer at Weill Cornell in New York. Having had three children from two IVF rounds under Dr. Pfeifer's care over the past four years, I was personally moved to be back at Cornell, interviewing someone so highly regarded within the field. We put our readers' questions to her, and more… covering a wide range of fertility topics. Dr. Pfeifer is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Clinical Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. A board-certified obstetrician/gynaecologist and reproductive endocrinologist, her specialties include in vitro fertilisation, ovulation induction and fertility preservation (egg freezing). Dr. Pfeifer is regularly featured in Castle Connolly's annual Best Doctor list, among other regional and national best-physician lists. Have a listen – you won't want to miss what she has to say… Check out more of our content at www.fertilityhelphub.com

Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Melissa Thompson, MBA who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in September 2015 and is author and namesake of Melissa's Law for Fertility Preservation. Also interviewed is Dr. Glenn L. Schattman, an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Reproductive Medicine at The Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) of Weill Cornell Medical College. Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at www.CreatingaFamily.org. Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks. Share on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/preserving-fertility-cancer-diagnosis/ Click to Tweet:https://ctt.ec/08642 Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/preserving-fertility-cancer-diagnosis/ Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Most women in the United States will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. But the range of issues experienced is very wide, from asymptomatic disease to debilitating illness. Joining Dr. Renee Matthews to examine the mysterious etiology and pathogenesis, quality of life impacts, and modern medical and surgical approaches to fibroids is Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Shepherd is also founder of Her Viewpoint, an online community empowering women about their health.

Most women in the United States will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. But the range of issues experienced is very wide, from asymptomatic disease to debilitating illness. Joining Dr. Renee Matthews to examine the mysterious etiology and pathogenesis, quality of life impacts, and modern medical and surgical approaches to fibroids is Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Shepherd is also founder of Her Viewpoint, an online community empowering women about their health.

Most gynecological cancers are hard to diagnose because of their vague symptoms.You've been debating on whether or not a women's health exam is needed. You haven't been going annually like suggested and can't remember the last time you got yourself checked out.Do you know the importance of getting these exams?By routinely getting these exams, you are reducing your risk of gynecological cancers. In the U.S., endometrium cancer (uterine) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, about 52,630 new cases of cancer of the uterus will be diagnosed in 2014. About 8,590 women will die from cancers of the uterine body.Another major gynecological cancer is ovarian cancer, which accounts for three percent of cancers among women but causes more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive system.Cervical cancer forms in the tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus to the vagina). This usually is a slow growing cancer that may not have any symptoms, but can be found with regular Pap tests.Why should you schedule your women's health exam every year?Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, as well as an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Dr. Kevin Holcomb, discusses why gynecological exams are important for catching the three major gynecological cancers.

Most gynecological cancers are hard to diagnose because of their vague symptoms.You've been debating on whether or not a women's health exam is needed. You haven't been going annually like suggested and can't remember the last time you got yourself checked out.Do you know the importance of getting these exams?By routinely getting these exams, you are reducing your risk of gynecological cancers. In the U.S., endometrium cancer (uterine) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, about 52,630 new cases of cancer of the uterus will be diagnosed in 2014. About 8,590 women will die from cancers of the uterine body.Another major gynecological cancer is ovarian cancer, which accounts for three percent of cancers among women but causes more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive system.Cervical cancer forms in the tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus to the vagina). This usually is a slow growing cancer that may not have any symptoms, but can be found with regular Pap tests.Why should you schedule your women's health exam every year?Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, as well as an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Dr. Kevin Holcomb, discusses why gynecological exams are important for catching the three major gynecological cancers.

What is Centering Pregnancy and how can this group model of care benefit you? How do you find a group care provider? Dr. Peter Bernstein, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, shares this concept with the PregTASTIC crew. 

Guest: Linda Given Welch, CNM Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Linda Given Welch, a certified nurse-midwife currently in clinical practice in Illinois with delivery privileges at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. Linda has a masters degree in Nursing from Rush University (Chicago) and a certificate in nurse-midwifery from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an Instructor in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Maternal Child Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago is discussing the clinical impact that a midwife can have.

Guest: Linda Given Welch, CNM Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Linda Given Welch, a certified nurse-midwife currently in clinical practice in Illinois with delivery privileges at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. Linda has a masters degree in Nursing from Rush University (Chicago) and a certificate in nurse-midwifery from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an Instructor in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Maternal Child Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago is discussing the training, function and impact a midwife can have and the clinical support they provide.