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Talking O&G - a RANZCOG Podcast delivers expert insights and up-to-date clinical information in obstetrics and gynaecology. Created for RANZCOG members, trainees, and healthcare professionals, each episode features evidence-based discussions on essential topics—from miscarriage and vasa praevia to contraception, abortion, and more. Available in both audio and video formats, with new episodes released fortnightly via ranzcog.edu.au/podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

  1. 2D AGO

    E13. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Anomalies (audio)

    In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Professor Lisa Hui and Dr Lilian Downie to unpack RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Structural Anomalies and Chromosome Conditions (C-Obs 35). This updated guideline combines four previous statements to consolidate recommendations, acknowledging the interrelatedness of genetics and structural anomalies.   Professor Hui and Dr Downie are expert clinicians who were involved in the development of the new guideline. They discuss non-invasive perinatal testing (NIPT), chorionic villus sampling (CVS), changes in recommendations for structural ultrasounds, equity and access issues, pre- and post-test counselling, and more.   Professor Hui and Dr Downie emphasise that all pregnant people should be offered prenatal screening, regardless of their demographic or any assumptions about their attitude to screening.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Screening and diagnosis of fetal structural anomalies and chromosome conditions (C-Obs 35)   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    19 min

  2. 2D AGO · VIDEO

    E13. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Anomalies (video)

    In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Professor Lisa Hui and Dr Lilian Downie to unpack RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Structural Anomalies and Chromosome Conditions (C-Obs 35). This updated guideline combines four previous statements to consolidate recommendations, acknowledging the interrelatedness of genetics and structural anomalies.   Professor Hui and Dr Downie are expert clinicians who were involved in the development of the new guideline. They discuss non-invasive perinatal testing (NIPT), chorionic villus sampling (CVS), changes in recommendations for structural ultrasounds, equity and access issues, pre- and post-test counselling, and more.   Professor Hui and Dr Downie emphasise that all pregnant people should be offered prenatal screening, regardless of their demographic or any assumptions about their attitude to screening.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Screening and diagnosis of fetal structural anomalies and chromosome conditions (C-Obs 35)   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    19 min

  3. FEB 1

    E12. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (audio)

    In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to expert clinicians Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Shaylee Iles about RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38).   Rates of caesarean births continue to rise across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, with repeat caesarean births being a leading contributing factor. Comprehensive, evidence-based guidance is vital to ensure clinicians feel empowered to counsel patients in making informed decisions for their subsequent births.     Dr Waterfall is a generalist O&G practising in the Adelaide Hills, and Dr Iles is a director of obstetrics at a tertiary unit in NSW and was Chair of the RANZCOG Guideline Development Group. They discuss some of the key changes presented in the guideline, the implications for clinical practice, how to advise on birth method after caesarean, the use of risk calculators, induction of labour, and more. The conversation emphasises the importance of an individualised approach that champions informed decision-making.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38)   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    26 min

  4. FEB 1 · VIDEO

    E12. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (video)

    In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to expert clinicians Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Shaylee Iles about RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38).   Rates of caesarean births continue to rise across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, with repeat caesarean births being a leading contributing factor. Comprehensive, evidence-based guidance is vital to ensure clinicians feel empowered to counsel patients in making informed decisions for their subsequent births.     Dr Waterfall is a generalist O&G practising in the Adelaide Hills, and Dr Iles is a director of obstetrics at a tertiary unit in NSW and was Chair of the RANZCOG Guideline Development Group. They discuss some of the key changes presented in the guideline, the implications for clinical practice, how to advise on birth method after caesarean, the use of risk calculators, induction of labour, and more. The conversation emphasises the importance of an individualised approach that champions informed decision-making.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38)   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    26 min
  5. Summer Series: Addressing Disparities in Pelvic Floor Health and Access to Care

    JAN 18 · VIDEO

    Summer Series: Addressing Disparities in Pelvic Floor Health and Access to Care

    This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast features Professor Ranee Thakar presenting on “Addressing Disparities in Pelvic Floor Health and Access to Care” at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2025.   Professor Thakar is a distinguished consultant obstetrician and urogynaecologist at Croydon University Hospital and an honorary senior lecturer at St George’s University of London. Between 2022-2025, she made history as the first woman of colour and third female President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). As President of the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA) (2019-2020), she played a pivotal role in advancing urogynaecological care worldwide.   A hidden epidemic, pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affects one in three women worldwide. Having been neglected in global health agendas, the crisis is exacerbated in low and middle-income countries that have limited surgical and physiotherapy capacity. Professor Thakar examines the impacts of a range of barriers to care, including patient-level sociocultural, healthcare system, and economic and logistic barriers. She outlines strategies to improve care such as normalising and destigmatising PFD, improving education, and promoting research and data collection.  Professor Thakar encourages all O&Gs to advocate for improved pelvic floor health in their everyday practice. She highlights that pelvic floor health is not optional – it is a matter of equity, dignity, and human rights.   The Summer Series is being released in video format to accommodate the visual elements of the presentations.      🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Squeezy App  Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke Podcast  📝 Relevant RANZCOG resources:   Pelvic Floor Health - RANZCOG  📌 RANZCOG members can listen to this episode and answer self-reflective questions to claim CPD hours towards their AHPRA and MCNZ mandated CAPE requirements as an Addressing Health Inequities activity. Submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733 💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    21 min
  6. Summer Series: Working Towards Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity in Aotearoa New Zealand

    JAN 4 · VIDEO

    Summer Series: Working Towards Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity in Aotearoa New Zealand

    This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast features Aotearoa New Zealand-based generalist O&G Dr Anna Hudspith presenting on “Working towards sexual and reproductive health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand” at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2025.    Dr Hudspith practises in a secondary unit in the Hutt Valley, as well as at an abortion clinic in Wellington. She co-chairs the Abortion Providers Group Aotearoa New Zealand (APGANZ) – the only national group specifically providing guidance and education in abortion care – and is an amazing advocate for equitable sexual and reproductive health.   Dr Hudspith’s presentation examines the inequity of sexual reproductive health care across Aotearoa New Zealand through hypothetical case studies. She considers a broad range of factors such as age, location, income, health history, cultural background, and gender identity.   The key issues addressed include HPV vaccinations and screening, the rise of congenital syphilis, care for transgender and gender diverse people, and access to medical and surgical abortion care.   The Summer Series is being released in video format to accommodate the visual elements of the presentations.     🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Abortion Providers Group Aotearoa New Zealand (APGANZ)  Warming the Whare for trans people and whānau in perinatal care  Decide.org.nz The RANZCOG Trans and gender diverse inclusive obstetric and perinatal care workshop will return in Aotearoa New Zealand on 7 September 2026 – registration information to come in early 2026.   New Zealand Aotearoa Abortion Clinical Guideline | Ministry of Health NZ (Disclaimer: This guideline has been included for additional cultural advice. Please see the RANZCOG binational Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care for up-to-date clinical recommendations)  📝 Relevant RANZCOG guidelines:  Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care  📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    20 min
  7. Summer Series: Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy

    12/18/2025 · VIDEO

    Summer Series: Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy

    This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast features Canada-based physician Professor Laura Magee presenting the plenary, “Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy” at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. This plenary session was supported by the Norman Beischer Medical Research Foundation.  Professor Magee is a globally recognised expert in obstetric medicine, with a research focus on pregnancy-related hypertension and medical complications in pregnancy. She was the Principal Investigator of the landmark Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy Study (CHIPS) trial, shaping international hypertension guidelines.   In this presentation, Professor Magee examines the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and cardio-renal-metabolic disease, with a robust review of evidence-based research. She considers the role of pre-existing risk factors; the importance and challenges of postnatal follow-up; and an overview of care approaches. Areas for potential intervention are discussed, including breastfeeding for maternal health, prevention of postpartum weight retention, and early postpartum blood pressure control.   The Summer Series is being released in video format to accommodate the visual elements of the presentations.    🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Incidence and Long-Term Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy | JACC  Association Between History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Coronary Artery Disease Assessed by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography | JAMA  Postpartum physiology, psychology and paediatric follow up study (P4 Study)  📝 Relevant RANZCOG guidelines:  Early pregnancy screening and prevention of preterm preeclampsia and related complications (C-Obs 61)   📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733    💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    24 min
  8. Summer Series: How to Promote Community Focused Sexual Reproductive Health for First Nations Women and Girls

    12/07/2025 · VIDEO

    Summer Series: How to Promote Community Focused Sexual Reproductive Health for First Nations Women and Girls

    This episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast is the first in a special summer series featuring presentations delivered at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. Dr Stephanie Trust delivers the Alison Bush Memorial Oration, sharing insights and recommendations for promoting community focused care for First Nations women and girls.   Dr Trust is a proud Gidja/Walmajarri woman and General Practitioner based in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. In 2024, she was named WA GP of the Year, and she currently sits on the Board of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association. Dr Trust is the Clinical Director for Wunan Health, a social enterprise of the Wunan Foundation.   In this episode, Dr Trust outlines the importance of taking a holistic approach to care, with recommendations including promoting a diverse and supported allied health force; providing culturally safe and tailored services; supporting peer-led initiatives; and incorporating education and training.   The Summer Series is being released in video format to accommodate the visual elements of the presentations.   🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:  Wunan Foundation  Closing the gap for Indigenous health | Birthing on Country  50 Words Project  Helping you learn and teach about Aboriginal culture - Creative Spirits   RANZCOG members can listen to this episode and answer self-reflective questions to log CPD hours towards their AHPRA and MCNZ mandated CAPE requirements under cultural safety.  📌 Submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733   💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues.  RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.   In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.    The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

    22 min
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Talking O&G - a RANZCOG Podcast delivers expert insights and up-to-date clinical information in obstetrics and gynaecology. Created for RANZCOG members, trainees, and healthcare professionals, each episode features evidence-based discussions on essential topics—from miscarriage and vasa praevia to contraception, abortion, and more. Available in both audio and video formats, with new episodes released fortnightly via ranzcog.edu.au/podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

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