The Green Room: A Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Dr. Danielle Panelli, author of "Longitudinal Epigenetic Aging in Pregnancy and Associations With Adverse Outcomes."

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Dr. Matthew Wagar, author of "Ultrasonography-Based Measurements of Endometrial Thickness in Patients With p53 Abnormal Endometrial Carcinomas."

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Drs. Lauren Caldwell and Shunaha Kim-Fine, authors of "Standardized Counseling Tool for Returning to Sexual Activity After Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery" and "Intervention Counseling for Return to Sex After Urogynecologic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial."

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Dr. Shant Apelian, author of "Uterine Transposition for Fertility Preservation and Ovarian Conservation in Patients Undergoing Pelvic Radiotherapy."

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Drs. Nandini Raghuraman, Aaron B. Caughey, and Laura Mercer, collaborators on "ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 10: Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Interpretation and Management."

A New Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology, featuring members from the Editorial Team and contributing authors, each month as they highlight the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features an interview with Dr. Moiuri Siddique, author of "Peripartum Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder."

Dr. Alex F. Peahl, an assistant professor and health services researcher at Michigan Medicine, delves into the evolving landscape of prenatal care. She discusses groundbreaking studies on maternal health risks and emphasizes the need for personalized care tailored to individual circumstances. The conversation highlights innovative approaches to improve maternal outcomes and the vital role of stakeholder perspectives in shaping effective interventions. Additionally, Peahl addresses systemic challenges within the prenatal care framework, advocating for enhanced resource support for practitioners.

Dr. Catherine T. Witkop, a leader in gynecologic surgery and women's preventative health, joins Dr. Amy G. Cantor, a family physician and expert in evidence-based practices. They delve into the updated breast cancer screening guidelines for women at average risk and discuss the crucial role of patient navigation services in improving healthcare access. The conversation highlights disparities in follow-up care, the importance of evidence-based recommendations, and the ongoing efforts of the Women’s Preventative Services Initiative to enhance women's health services.

Jen Gunter, an influential OBGYN and science communicator, dives into the impact of social media on patient health information. She stresses the importance of clinicians addressing online misinformation, especially regarding menopause. The conversation unpacks the challenges patients face navigating health information, urging guidance toward credible sources. Gunter also highlights the complexities of compounded hormones versus FDA-approved options, and the risks associated with unregulated supplements. It's a thought-provoking dialogue about evidence-based care and patient empowerment.

Katy Backes Kozhimannil, a distinguished professor at the University of Minnesota, dives into critical issues surrounding maternity care in the U.S. She discusses the alarming link between maternity care deserts and rising maternal mortality rates, advocating for urgent policy reforms. The conversation shifts to the complexities of measuring maternity care access and the challenges in tracking service availability, highlighting the need for better data. Kozhimannil also emphasizes the contributions of family physicians in rural settings, pushing for more accurate representation in discussions about maternity care.