The Penn Medicine Labor Podcast

The Penn Medicine Labor Podcast
The Penn Medicine Labor Podcast

A podcast to answer all of your questions for labor as a first time parent

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2021

    Induction of Labor

    Today, we are joined by Dr. Lisa Levine, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, who talks to us about induction of labor. Join us on our podcast website where we answer the following. 1)What is an induction of labor? 2)Why do we perform an induction of labor? 3)When do we perform an induction of labor? 4)What do we do for induction of labor, and what can patients expect on the labor floor? 5)Why do we need to monitor the pregnant person and baby during induction of labor? 6)What are internal monitors, and why do we need them? 7)Does induction of labor increase cesarean section rates? 8)How long does an induction of labor take?1)What is an induction of labor? 2)Why do we perform an induction of labor? 3)When do we perform an induction of labor? 4)What do we do for induction of labor, and what can patients expect on the labor floor? 5)Why do we need to monitor the pregnant person and baby during induction of labor? 6)What are internal monitors, and why do we need them? 7)Does induction of labor increase cesarean section rates? 8)How long does an induction of labor take?

    21 min

  2. 05/30/2021

    Postpartum Recovery

    Today, we are joined by Dr. Dacarla Albright, an Ob/Gyn, who talks to us about recovery postpartum. Join us on our podcast website, where we answer the following questions 1)I’ve had my baby… now what? 2)What is it like to recover from a vaginal delivery? 3)What about a C-section?

    20 min

  3. 05/30/2021

    Second Stage of Labor - What Happens When You're 10 cm Dilated

    Today, we are joined by Dr. Kirstin Leitner, an Ob/Gyn, who answers our questions about what happens when we are 10 cm dilated, or what we call "the second stage of labor." Join us on our podcast website, where we have the transcript for the following questions: 1)What is the second stage of labor and how long does it take? 2)What can patients expect as they are giving birth? 3)What are episiotomies, and do we still cut them? 4)Why do mom and baby need to be monitored during second stage of labor? 5)Why do some people need assisted vaginal delivery or cesarean section? 6)What can patients expect after the baby is delivered?

    15 min

  4. 05/30/2021

    Reasons to Have a Cesarean Section

    Today we are joined by Dr. Florencia Polite, an Ob/Gyn, who discusses with us reasons for having a C-section. Join us on our podcast website for a transcription of the podcast, where we answer the following questions: 1)What is a cesarean section? 2)What happens during a C-section? 3)What are the different types of C-section? 4)Why is a C-section necessary?

    10 min

  5. 05/30/2021

    Normal Labor

    Today we are joined by Maggie Power, a midwife, who talks to us about the normal labor process. Join us on our podcast website, where we have a transcription for the following questions we answer: 1)What is labor? 2)How do I know when I’m in labor? 3)What should I expect to happen when I come to the hospital in labor? 4)Why do we need monitors during labor?

    15 min

  6. 05/30/2021

    Complications of Labor and Birth

    Today, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Mccoy, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, to answer our questions about complications of labor and birth. Join us on our podcast website, where we have a transcript for the following questions: 1)How common are complications in labor and birth? 2)What types of complications could occur during labor? 3)What complications could occur during a delivery? 5)What complications can occur after the baby is born?

    15 min

  7. 05/30/2021

    Labor Anesthesia

    Today, we are joined by Dr. Jenny Dworzak, an anesthesiologist, who talks to us about anesthesia. Join us on our podcast website where we have a transcript for the podcast!

    17 min
  • 7 Episodes

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A podcast to answer all of your questions for labor as a first time parent

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  • Creator
    The Penn Medicine Labor Podcast
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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