Podstetrics: a pregnancy pod

In the first of our OSCE centric episodes, Evan and I discuss the basics of an OSCE including what you can expect, as well as basic hints and tricks that may be useful when preparing and approaching an OSCE. We continue to outline what an OSCE may look like, with focus on Induction of Labour. As an explanation station, we will walk you through consent, key assessments for both mum and baby, as well as key indications, risks, procedural methods, and alternatives.

In this episode, we discuss the topic of Induction of Labour. During this episode, we cover topics such as key definitions, contraindications, the necessity of induction of labour and how to differentiate mechanical and hormonal methods of induction of labour. We also cover key assessment tools such as the Partogram and the Bishops score, as well as key assessments seen in both mum and bubs, all the while following the case of first time mum Julie.

Hello lovely humans! In this episode we talk to Vera and Charity - Vera coordinates volunteer missions from Australia to the Phillipines and Charity is a Nursing student who runs volunteer missions in the Phillipines. We discuss the rising rates of teenage pregnancy in rural Phillipines, the models of obstetrics care and the access and role of contraception in the community. We end the episode talking through the benefits of volunteering and what it brings to a community!

In this episode, we discuss the normal mechanics of labor and birth. We outline what may be expected for both mum and bubs during this time, including the stages of labor, the three P's, and the 8 cardinal movements.

Halad to Health is an international non-for-profit organisation which focusses on bridging the gap that exists in health inequality worldwide through easily accessible health education. In the first of this two part series, we talk to co-founder Eliza about Halad to Health's mission, the need and role for volunteering in improving obstetric care and how others interested in bridging the healthcare gap can get involved. You can find Halad to Health at www.haladtohealth.org

Hey everyone! Dr. James Kemper is a resident obstetrician and is heavily involved in research in the obstetrics space - both conducting it and supervising. He is also passionate about all things women's health and is on the path to being an obstetrician and gynaecologist!

In this episode we discuss the pathway into obstetrics, the role, research and how to get started in this exciting career!

We hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we did putting it together!

Love from the Podstetrics team!

In this episode we have a chat about the changes that occur during pregnancy. For show notes check out our Facebook page!

Heres a little introduction from us - who we are, what we want to achieve and what we'll be exploring in upcoming episodes!