In this episode, we discover three more female eponyms, plus we review the utility of premedication for IUD placement. We review new literature about maximum dose of oxytocin in labor, surgery vs pessary for pelvic organ prolapse, buprenorphine vs methadone for management of addiction in pregnancy, new guidelines for male infertility evaluation, fasting for the glucose challenge, increasing VBAC rates, delayed pushing, and a poem!

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In this episode, we have our new favorite guest Stuart Winkler, to discuss eponyms and also a touch of oncology, including the appropriate work up of unilocular ovarian cysts. 

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In this episode, we discuss the use of RhoGAM in the first trimester. Then we discuss the timing of birth and why babies are born more commonly in some months and days than others. 

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In this episode, we discuss caffeine and other supplements and breast pain, then we continue our discussion of management of obstetric emergencies, focusing on amniotic fluid embolism, shoulder dystocia, cesarean under local, and eclamptic seizure. 

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In this episode, we discuss the management of nuchal cords at the time of delivery. Then we begin part 1 of our review of obstetric emergencies, focusing on postpartum hemorrhage, uterine inversion, cord prolapse, breech deliveries, and other not so fun stuff. 

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In this episode, we discuss the newest evidence for two layer closure at the time of Cesarean. Plus, delivery vs birth, a clarification from the prior episode about sexism. Finally, we take a deep dive into the angle of progression and how it can be used to reduces cesareans and promote safety during delivery. 

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In this episode, we discuss the utility of amnioinfusion for both variable decelerations and meconium stained fluid. Plus, how fast do we need to go when doing a Cesarean under general anesthesia. Then we talk about how Braxton-Hicks is still relevant today. Finally, new studies about TikTok and the placebo effect in menopause treatments. 

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In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation during pregnancy. We take a big of a dangerous dive into chauvinism and sexism in OB/GYN. Then, we discuss rethinking the postpartum visit(s) to better serve patients. 

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In this episode, we discuss management of soft markers of aneuploidy on ultrasound. Also, on update on Makena's potential withdrawal by the FDA. And finally, we discuss value based care for vaginal induction and delivery, including methods of inductions, routine labs, methods of hemorrhage control, sterilization, etc. 

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In this episode, we discuss the value of eating fish during pregnancy and the potential harm of warning women about fish. Plus, we discuss factors driving an increase in maternity deserts in the US and discuss value based care in obstetrics and how that may reverse this dangerous trend. In Part 1 of this discussion, we discuss value decisions at the time of Cesarean, including the Alexis O retractor, the fetal pillow, routine gases and labs, methods for salpingectomy, appropriate lengths of stay, and lots more. 

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