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Episode Topics :31 – How WWII changed circumcision rates around the world 3:00 – What is circumcision and how is it done?   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA MOST COMMON HYPNOBIRTHING QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/kTnccTiHhhs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Episode Topics  :25 - TOLAC and VBAC definitions 4:00 - Why hospitals won't offer them 14:05 - Are doctors lying about induction rates? 20:23 - The importance of birth education 26:29 - Induction methods   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA MOST COMMON HYPNOBIRTHING QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/kTnccTiHhhs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Episode Topics   1:30 - Are induction rates accurately reported? 3:10 - Using your B.R.A.I.N. when making birth decisions 31:13 - When is induction the right choice?  LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA MOST COMMON HYPNOBIRTHING QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/kTnccTiHhhs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

I have special guests today from Birth Matters. Two midwives, Jessica Petrone and Emily bowler.  I wanted to talk about midwifery because I am a big fan of the midwifery concept as a Board Certified ob/gyn. I wish I had midwives I could work with on a regular basis as part of a practice, but I don't. But I wanted to be educated so I invited my colleagues here. Learn More: https://homebirthmatters.com/ Table of contents 3:00 - Different types of midwives 18:40 - Water birth in an RV 25:25 - Postpartum Care 31:50 - Placenta capsule controversy 39:10 - Does insurance cover home birth? 45:50 - Changes they would make in the medical field LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

This was a fascinating conversation on reproduction and infertility. Dr. Danielle Vitiello has an amazing amount of knowledge and the ability to clearly describe highly complex topic and processes.  If you’re looking for a good resource on infertility, then look no further.  Table of contents 1:00: Fascinating Details On How Reproduction Actually Works 7:30: New Trends In Infertility 11:50: Insurance and Infertility Treatments 24:30: Egg Freezing 28:40: Finding The Right Fertility Clinic/Doctor LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Episode Topics 3:30 – How growing up in post-war Korea made Bill want to become a doctor 14:12 – Bill’s approach to care 20:00 – The mission of Doc & Doula   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA MOST COMMON HYPNOBIRTHING QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/kTnccTiHhhs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Suzy Vecchi and Lauren Clark join the podcast to talk about breast pumps. How to choose the right one, dealing with insurance, pumping at work, online breastfeeding education and so much more. Watch their video "5 Questions About Breast Pumping" https://youtu.be/vdifzd74h1o Table of Contents 3:20 Trends in breastfeeding. Working moms dealing with breastfeeding. New technology 7:20 Insurance companies and breast pumps 9:00 Pumping at work 11:00 Dealing with obstacles to getting a breast pump 15:45 Online breastfeeding education Resources mentioned: https://www.pacify.com/ https://acelleron.com/breast-pumps/ https://ordermypump.com     AskOBGYN YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Doulas Mari Leckel and Kaleigh Daigle share the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to being a doula and dealing with hospitals, including a recent situation where they weren't allowed to be with a client during a c-section. Table Of Contents 4:30 The process of birth and why doulas are important 6:50 Don't accept poor care. Be a Consumer! 23:00 Postpartum recovery 34:45 Tips on finding a good doula   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA MOST COMMON HYPNOBIRTHING QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/kTnccTiHhhs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

This week we welcome Dr. April Kosinski, a Chiropractor and owner of Grasshopper Chiropractic. She helps remove some of the common misconceptions and myths around chiropractic care and how our bodies function.  https://www.grasshopperchiropractic.com   VIDEO: 5 Questions With Dr. April https://youtu.be/KVFvp9HHHsw   Table Of Contents 3:20 Chiropractic myths 4:13: How pregnancy creates major changes in the body 5:20: Best time to start seeing a chiropractor if you’re pregnant 11:24: No. 1 complaint from pregnant women 16:23: Postpartum chiropractic care 19:58: Dealing with nausea and headaches 25:00: Why Grasshopper Chiro?   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA WHAT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW: https://youtu.be/1d8-aX9YTyQ ARE YOU PAYING 2X MORE FOR BIRTH CONTROL? https://youtu.be/Umwf5FwQvYs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

Why are we so afraid of birth, and how can we learn to remove fear from pregnancy? This week's guest is Kaleigh Daigle, a Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, and she shares how to use proven techniques to have a happier, more empowered pregnancy and birth. Learn more about HypnoBirthing: https://www.bostonbirthassociates.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1:40 History of Lamaze and Bradley Method 6:00 Kaleigh’s HypnoBirthing story 7:55 What is the HypnoBirthing course like? 21:00 Being an advocate for yourself. Act like a consumer!   LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/askobgyns-podcast/id1474673371?mt=2&app=itunes The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOo... Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE: https://youtu.be/elPA7YmemcA WHAT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW: https://youtu.be/1d8-aX9YTyQ ARE YOU PAYING 2X MORE FOR BIRTH CONTROL? https://youtu.be/Umwf5FwQvYs INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/askobgyn ** The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/mental health professional **

DID YOU KNOW: Women of color are 3 to 6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women? In the latest episode of the AskOBGYN Podcast, we talk about what it's like trying to find good healthcare as a minority in the United States, how doctors treat you differently, and what we can do to make it better. Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! Looking for more resources on women's health? We have a growing YouTube channel where we have videos and interviews with experts. And we post information and hold Q&A sessions on our Instagram account.  Table of Contents 4:00 – Krystal’s Story: 8:53 – Statistics on higher maternal mortality rates for African American women 11:03 – Andrea’s Story 15:10 – The struggle of finding a good doctor 20:15 – Stereotypes that silence women 23:41 – Cultural bias within minority communities around healthcare 30:23 – Using your community (irl and online) to find and promote better care

Our Mission: AskOBGYN is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to creating better outcomes for women. We want to give you the knowledge and support you need so you can get better care. You deserve better! Looking for more resources on women's health? We have a growing YouTube channel where we have videos and interviews with experts. And we post information and hold Q&A sessions on our Instagram account.  Enjoy today's episode! To learn more about Mari and Doula services, visit Boston Birth Associates   Table of Contents 1:30: Intro 2:50: What is a doula? 10:20: Obstacles to using a doula 14:35: If you’re interested in a doula, where do you start? 25:05: The hardest part of being a doula 26:20: What happens when a birth doesn’t go as planned?

What is life really like in a Labor and Delivery Unit? When a woman comes to the hospital to deliver, what is the process like? What do you do if you don't like your nurse? In the first episode of the AskOBGYN Podcast, Dr. Bill Chun is joined by labor and delivery nurses Meghan and Anna to discuss this and a whole lot more. TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 - A new approach to healthcare 5:00: A woman goes into labor and goes to the hospital. What is the process? 8:00: Trends in Labor & Delivery 18:30: Maternity leave and working moms in the United States 19:40: What changes would you make in L&D? 24:30: SCREAM your way to a better pregnancy 31:45: Instagram Q&A