Podstetrics: a pregnancy pod

Kayla and Evan
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Just 2 friends passionate about everything obstetrics! Join us weekly to laugh and learn about the field.

  1. 08/21/2021

    Antepartum haemorrhage

    This week we discuss Antepartum haemorrhage (APH), defined as PV bleeding from or within the genital tract after 20 weeks of pregnancy until the delivery of baby. We discuss the two main causes of APH, including placenta previa and placental abruption. We outline their risk factors, as well as their management and consequences of the condition.

    18 min

  2. 08/06/2021

    Rhesus (Rh) Factor

    This week we delve into the dreaded (for some) world of immunology to discuss Rhesus Factor. We talk about some basic immunology, why we worry about both mum, dad and baby's Rh factor, and what we can do to prevent the consequences that occur as a result of Rhesus Incompatibility

    14 min

  3. 07/23/2021

    Chorioamnionitis

    This week we discuss Chorioamnionitis, otherwise known as the infection and/ or inflammation of the chorionic and amniotic membranes, or the amniotic fluid. We also further discuss the implications of chorioamnionitis including Fetal Inflammatory Response Syndrome (FIRS) as well as neonatal sepsis.

    26 min

  4. 07/16/2021

    Your Stories: Jaimie's Midwifery journey

    In this episode, we once again talk to you, our listeners. Jaimie is a student midwife from Queensland. During this episode we discuss what it is like to study as a mature age student, but also as a mother of young children. We talk about the challenges she faces as a student and a mother, and how her experiences as a mother inspired her to pursue a career as a midwife. We discuss the ups and down of being a student, where we might going wrong in how we give obstetric care in Australia, and the major differences between obstetrics in the private versus the public sector.

    52 min

  5. 07/09/2021

    PROM/ PPROM

    In this episode we discuss PROM/ PPROM, Pre-labour rupture of membranes as well as premature pre-labour rupture of membranes. We discuss signs and symptoms of each, treatment options, appropriate exams and investigations and possible complications that may arise as a result of PROM and PPROM

    13 min

  6. 06/25/2021

    Contraception

    In this episode, we discuss contraception that is currently offered to both women and men. We outline the positives and negatives of the current contraceptives and emergency contraceptive options offered, as well as outline important additional information including the success and failure rate of each. For any information regarding your contraceptive options, please consult https://www.contraception.org.au/ or talk with your GP or healthcare provider

    24 min

  7. 06/12/2021

    Aneuploidy screening

    In this episode we discuss Aneuploidy screening. Aneuploidy is defined as the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes. We discuss different screening techniques that are offered to parents during their pregnancy, when they are offered and what they involve. We also discuss important topics such as the sensitivity and specificity of different screening techniques

    10 min

  8. 06/04/2021

    Antenatal Visits

    This week we discuss what parents can expect from their antenatal visits. This includes taking a medical, social, familial and psychological history, as well as significant exams and investigations.

    16 min
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Just 2 friends passionate about everything obstetrics! Join us weekly to laugh and learn about the field.

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    Kayla and Evan
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    © Evan Kuma and Kayla Kockaya 2021
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