Part myth, part medicine, the “husband stitch” has long haunted conversations about childbirth and consent. In the first full episode of the Push Podcast, Meghan and Sydney unpack the origins of the term, what the research actually says, and why this story still strikes a nerve today. From perineal repair to power dynamics, they explore how a single stitch became a symbol, and what it reveals about the stories we tell (and don’t tell) in women’s health.

Welcome to The Push Podcast, where we break down the big (and sometimes bizarre) topics in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health, no medical degree required.

In this introductory episode, we- Meghan McGrattan, OB/GYN, and Sydney Fuller, RN- share who we are, how our friendship and professional paths brought us to this podcast, and why we felt it was time to start pushing back on myths, misinformation, and outdated medical norms.

We’ll talk about what you can expect from future episodes, how we choose our topics, and why we're obsessed with making research and critical thinking in medicine accessible to everyone.

Thanks for being here, we’re so excited to get started.