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Florence
I am an NHS obstetrician hoping to share some thoughts and experiences about my working life. Maybe you enjoy call the midwife, perhaps birth fascinates, or you are simply curious about what exactly an obstetrician is? You might be pregnant and preparing for birth right now. Perhaps you work in maternity care and want to know what makes your obstetric colleagues tick, or you want some fresh ideas and inspiration. Whichever of these is the case TheObsPod is for you. Each episode contains 'the zesty bit' the essence of what I hope you will take away from listening. I do hope you will subscribe and enjoy joining me. Find me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod & explore #MatExp matexp.org.uk to find out more about women and staff working together to improve maternity services. With thanks to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk for my beautiful artwork
Remember my popular Episode 29 on big babies from five years ago? Today I'm diving into what's changed since then, spurred by Warwick University's Big Baby trial, new research examining whether early induction truly prevents complications in pregnancies where scans predict larger babies.
The most startling revelation? A whopping 60% of babies predicted to be above the 90th centile weren't actually that large at birth. This margin of error should give us serious pause when recommending interventions based on third-trimester scans.
What also troubled me was the study design itself. The "standard care" group still saw about 75% of women receiving some form of intervention rather than experiencing spontaneous labour. With only six days average difference in delivery timing between groups, is there really enough distinction to draw meaningful conclusions? The recorded times between head and body delivery (just over one minute in both groups) further suggests we might be rushing physiological processes unnecessarily.
For pregnant women hearing "your baby might be big," take these predictions with healthy skepticism. Having a larger baby doesn't automatically mean a difficult birth lies ahead. For healthcare providers, perhaps it's time we questioned whether we've trapped ourselves in a cycle of intervention based on imprecise predictions and exaggerated risks.
Listen to this update alongside my original Episode 29 Big baby and episode 102 Shoulder Dystocia. Subscribe, rate, and share if you found this valuable!
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00162-X/fulltext
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Trigger warning: This episode discusses birth trauma.
When a birth doesn't go as planned and requires intervention, how does it feel from the woman's perspective? Jacqueline Edwards, mother of five, shares her powerful firsthand experiences of both traumatic and positive assisted vaginal births, challenging healthcare professionals to see beyond the clinical procedure.
Through our conversation, Jacqueline offers a rare glimpse into the psychological impact of instrumental deliveries. She describes her experiences with both forceps and ventouse deliveries, revealing how communication, respect, and pain relief dramatically affected her perception of each birth. Surprisingly, her forceps delivery – often considered the more invasive intervention – proved less traumatic than her ventouse births due to better communication and adequate pain management.
The emotional weight of assisted birth emerges through Jacqueline's moving marathon analogy: "You've prepared for it, trained for it, you can see the finishing line... but all of a sudden, for some reason, you fall down and someone runs out of the crowd and picks you up and carries you." This powerful comparison highlights the sense of incompleteness many women feel when intervention becomes necessary, despite having done most of the work themselves.
What shines through is how small, seemingly insignificant actions from healthcare providers can transform a potentially traumatic experience. When an obstetrician told Jacqueline "I can't get this baby out on my own. This is something we're doing together," it fundamentally shifted her perception from passive recipient to active participant. These simple words acknowledged her essential role in bringing her baby into the world.
Jacqueline also shares practical suggestions for improving care during instrumental deliveries – from better lighting arrangements to privacy screens – alongside powerful insights into how birth trauma can manifest in unexpected everyday situations, like trips to the supermarket. Her testimony stands as both a call for change and a roadmap for more compassionate, woman-centered care during assisted births.
Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to improve practice, an expectant parent preparing for birth possibilities, or someone processing their own birth experience, this episode offers invaluable perspective on centering women's dignity and agency during one of life's mo
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Trigger warning Baby Loss
This episode is part of the podcasthon global charity podcast event 15th-21st March 2025. Join me as I chat with Heidi Eldridge, founder of the Mama Academy, a charity dedicated to reducing stillbirths and improving maternal health. Heidi's personal story, marked by the tragic loss of her son Aidan, propelled her into action, grounding her journey in the need to provide essential resources and support for expectant parents. Discover how Mama Academy's innovative initiatives, like Wellbeing Wallets and memory kits, are making a tangible difference in combating the silent epidemic of pregnancy loss.
In our conversation, Heidi shares insights into pivotal strategies employed to enhance awareness around pregnancy complications while supporting emotional well-being in a compassionate manner. With a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the Mama Academy ensures that essential information is accessible to all, empowering parents in their pregnancy journeys. As we dissect important themes of grief, resilience, and transformation, listeners will find inspiration in how one woman turned her heartbreak into a beacon of hope for countless others.
This episode is not just a story of loss; it's a call to action for parents and healthcare professionals alike to prioritize awareness and knowledge in pregnancy care. Listen in, explore the myriad ways you can engage with this vital mission, and help make an impact in maternal health. Share your thoughts, leave us a review, and consider supporting the Mama Academy. Together, we can make a difference for expectant families everywhere.
To find out more or support the charity please visit:
https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Step into our enlightening conversation about the multi-faceted experience of Ramadan, particularly as it relates to pregnant women and the maternity care system. With insights from Muslim doctors Miss Natasha Abdul-Aziz and Dr Emma Wiley , we dive into the spiritual and communal aspects of fasting during this holy month, discussing its potential impacts on health and wellbeing for expecting mothers.
Ramadan is more than just abstaining from food; it is a time for renewal, reflection, and community. Join us as we uncover Quranic teachings that outline the importance of fasting and how flexibility applies regarding exemptions for pregnant women.
This episode also sheds light on the disparities faced by Muslim women within maternity care. The insightful narrative of the 'Invisible' report reveals significant gaps in understanding and service provision, emphasising the need for culturally sensitive healthcare practices.
Curiosity, compassion, and community spirit are woven throughout our discussion. Whether you're curious about the practices surrounding Ramadan, looking for ways to support a loved one, or seeking to understand how faith intersects with healthcare, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in, engage with the content, and join us in promoting a more inclusive understanding of Ramadan and its meaningful impact during maternity care. Please remember to subscribe, share your thoughts, and leave a review!
Want to knowmore?
https://britishima.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bima-ramadan-compendium-v1.2-3-1.pdf
https://britishima.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ramadan-health-factsheet.pdf
With thanks to this clip sung beautifully by Omar Hisham Al Arabi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zOA6OX34E
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Maternity triage plays an essential role in providing urgent care to pregnant women, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to potentially life-threatening situations. The episode discusses the BSOTS system, its implementation, challenges, and the importance of maintaining relationships with GPs and midwives while prioritising urgent care needs.
• Overview of maternity triage and its significance
• Introduction to the Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS)
• Importance of timely assessment for maternal and fetal health
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/p13lrr3n/gpp17-final-publication-proof.pdf
https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-017-1503-5
https://www.cqc.org.uk/publications/maternity-services-2022-2024/triage
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
In this episode recorded for baby Loss Awareness week 2024, Join us as Catherine MacLennan from the Vilomah Foundation opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy loss and the varied care she received.
Catherine’s story underscores the emotional toll and disparities in care, urging for a more empathetic approach in maternity services. We discuss the 2016 project, Nobody's Patient, and its enduring impact on bereavement care. From workshops in South West London to the importance of active bereavement teams in every hospital, Catherine emphasizes the significance of individualised care.
As Baby Loss Awareness Week and the Wave of Light event on October 15th approach, we reflect on the evolution of the Vilomah Foundation & its work. Providing virtual sessions for greater accessibility , Catherine introduces their new workplace training initiative, designed to spread awareness and support across various settings. This episode is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of community and understanding in the face of profound loss. As Catherine says ' Be the difference'.
https://thevilomahfoundation.org.uk/
https://babyloss-awareness.org/
Find Catherine X @thevilomah, FB & Insta The Vilomah foundation, or email hello@thevilomahfoundation.org.uk
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Join me as I talk with Sarah Fishburn, who shares her deeply personal journey through three pregnancies plagued by pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Sarah opens up about how the lack of adequate information and support during her experiences inspired her to create the Pelvic Partnership, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering women suffering from PGP. Together, we dissect the often misunderstood mechanics behind pelvic pain and emphasize the critical importance of early treatment and challenging common misconceptions.
Our discussion critiques the standard medical advice of using support belts and physiotherapy, advocating for thorough hands-on assessments and treatments. Sarah shares insights on the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach that includes muscle release and psychological support to address the mechanical dysfunctions of the pelvis for effective long-term pain management.
Discover the challenges many face when accessing manual therapy and sports physio within the NHS, and why patient advocacy is more crucial than ever. We provide practical advice on finding reputable private physiotherapists and discuss funding options for those who can’t afford private treatment. Finally, we address the profound impact of PGP on daily life, its psychological and social ramifications, and the vital need for a holistic approach to postnatal care. Sarah's story of resilience and advocacy serves as a powerful reminder that with the right support, women can reclaim their lives from the grips of pelvic pain.
Want to know more?
https://pelvicpartnership.org.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruongqOgNkg
https://pelvicpartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PGP-Toolkit-V6.pdf
https://pelvicpartnership.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/
https://pelvicpartnership.org.uk/pelvic-partnership-wins-prize/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266613813000107?via%3Dihub
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Curious about how the new RSV vaccine could protect your baby? Join me, Florence, as we uncover the latest addition to the UK’s maternal vaccination program. In this episode of the OBSpod, I break down everything you need to know about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. Learn how this innovative recombinant vaccine works & why it's crucial for infants under a year old.
Expectant mothers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in maternal and infant health will find this episode particularly enlightening. I'll guide you through the rationale behind the vaccine's introduction and its expected impact on both families and the NHS. We’ll also revisit some key points from our previous discussions on pregnancy vaccinations, offering a well-rounded perspective on this significant healthcare advancement. Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about the RSV vaccine or to confidently advise others about it.
Want to know more?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-vaccination/a-guide-to-rsv-vaccination-for-pregnant-women
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-programme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rsv-immunisation-programme-jcvi-advice-7-june-2023/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-immunisation-programme-for-infants-and-older-adults-jcvi-full-statement-11-september-2023#:~:text=JCVI%20advised%20that%20a%20RSV,and%20conclusions%20of%20the%20committee.
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Can dental care during pregnancy really impact your baby's health? Join me, Florence, as I crack open the myths and present the facts on this crucial yet often ignored topic. Discover why maintaining good dental hygiene is more important than ever during pregnancy, despite outdated beliefs linking gum disease to preterm birth being debunked by recent studies like the meta-analysis from Norway. We'll delve into the specifics of increased risks like gingivitis and tooth erosion, and highlight the invaluable UK's maternity exemption certificate for free dental care.
In this episode, I emphasize pregnancy as a golden opportunity to establish lifelong oral hygiene habits, benefiting both mother and child. Learn how maternity professionals can play a pivotal role in guiding expectant mothers towards essential dental services and why this conversation is vital for future generations. We also tackle the alarming rates of dental caries in young children and the regional disparities that persist, advocating for broader health discussions that could transform community health outcomes. Don't miss this enlightening episode that bridges the gap between dental care and maternity health!
Want to know more?
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/3/e018556
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2013/08/oral-health-care-during-pregnancy-and-through-the-lifespan
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-oral-health-applying-all-our-health/child-oral-health-applying-all-our-health
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Could you imagine the emotional and mental whirlwind of encountering postnatal psychosis right after welcoming your baby into the world? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly courageous Sarah, who takes us through her deeply personal journey of battling postnatal psychosis following an emergency caesarean section and her son’s critical NICU stay. We explore the crucial role of perinatal mental health teams, and the struggle of distinguishing physical from mental symptoms when sleep-deprived.
Ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) ? Sarah opens up about her mixed emotions and the relief of being with her child despite the challenging circumstances. Highlighting the significant role of parent-infant psychotherapists and the small yet impactful acts of kindness from healthcare staff, the discussion emphasizes the necessity of early intervention and holistic care. making this a must-listen for anyone touched by maternal mental health issues. From the shock of mental health issues resurfacing after years of stability to the emotional strain caused by medication changes impacting breastfeeding, Sarah’s narrative is both raw and enlightening. Her reflections on the struggle for self-worth and the irreplaceable mother-child bond provide a poignant look at the postpartum journey.
This episode offers a heartfelt thank you to Sarah for sharing her story, which provides essential awareness and understanding for healthcare professionals, new parents, and families navigating similar paths.
Want to know more?
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-partum-psychosis/
https://www.app-network.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/postpartum-psychosis/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Ever wondered how to navigate the uncertain terrain of pregnancy complications with confidence? Join us as we welcome Professor Emily Oster, an economist from Brown University and a celebrated author, who brings her latest data-driven insights to the table. In this episode, we dive deep into her new book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications," Co-authored with Dr. Nathan Fox, an OBGYN. The book shares personal experiences and valuable advice on preparing for medical consultations and understanding past pregnancy challenges. Emily's journey into the world of parenting data is not just enlightening but also empowering for expectant mothers aiming to make informed decisions.
Listen as we discuss communicating risks and probabilities effectively, and transforming abstract data into meaningful, understandable information for patients. We also explore how USA and UK maternity care models differ. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for expectant mothers, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about enhancing maternity care.
Want to know more?
https://profilebooks.com/work/the-unexpected/
https://parentdata.org/
Instagram @profemilyoster
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Imagine giving birth in a peaceful sanctuary rather than a bustling, noisy ward. Join me, Florence, as newly installed noise-monitoring devices in our maternity ward prompt me to think about noise levels in maternity. Reflecting on my own experiences, including the challenges of keeping my voice down, we’ll navigate through the World Health Organization's guidelines on acceptable noise levels in hospitals. Discover the diverse sources of noise, from technological equipment to emergency buzzers, and understand how managing these sounds could create a more restful environment for laboring women and their newborns.
Engage more deeply with TheObsPod by exploring our programme notes packed with useful links. Connect with me on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, or send in your suggestions via email. Let's keep TheObsPod free and accessible for everyone, and if you enjoy our episodes, consider supporting us through the “buy me a coffee” link. Your contributions are appreciated but never expected. Thank you for being part of this journey, and I look forward to your continued support and engagement.
Want to know more?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7935697/
https://soundear.com/soundear-ii-standard/
https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/2024/04/26/digital-healthcare-transformation-project-aims-to-reduce-noise-levels-in-maternity-ward/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Have you ever considered the impact of a simple medical term on a person's experience? Midwife Jenny Cunningham and Catriona Forbes of a research collective join us to unravel the complex issue of weight stigma in pregnancy. Jenny shares her path from hands-on midwifery to academic research, while Catriona offers a personal narrative on the stigma she faced as an expectant mother, lending depth to our understanding of these early, often negative categorizations.
Language has power, especially in healthcare, and this episode sheds light on the need for respectful terminology when discussing body weight during maternity care. We've replaced the word "obesity" with "higher weight" to foster a stigma-free environment. Catriona provides invaluable insights into the response from individuals with higher body weights, and together, we discuss the evolution of our research methodology to ensure it's inclusive, community-based, and sensitive to the needs of those it aims to serve. We also tackle the practicalities of prenatal care, such as folic acid dosages and the importance of creating a healthcare environment free from anticipatory anxiety.
Lastly, we navigate the emotionally charged waters of maternity scans and medical conversations about body size. From the choice between induction and cesarean delivery to the importance of transparent and patient-centered communication, we underscore the crucial need for honesty and personalized care in addressing weight-related health risks. As we invite more voices to join our ongoing research, particularly from communities that are often unheard, we reaffirm our commitment to enhancing support for all expectant mothers through respectful dialogue and care.
Want to know more?
https://shameandmedicine.org/maternity-care-for-women-of-a-higher-weight-how-is-shame-experienced/
Contact Jenny by email k2030248@kingston.ac.uk or DM via twitter or Instagram. Twitter: @djennymidwife Instagram: @phdjennymidwife
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
I am excited to bring you this episode on hyperemesis gravidarum. Joined by renowned experts Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Dr. Melanie Nana, and Professor Catherine Williamson, we dissect the impact of this condition and the ground breaking RCOG guidelines that are transforming care for pregnant women. These leading figures pull back the curtain on shocking statistics like the 5% termination rate for wanted pregnancies due to severe nausea, emphasizing the urgency for healthcare providers to truly listen and validate the experiences of their patients.
Navigating through a maze of myths and half-truths can be daunting for anyone dealing with hyperemesis gravidarum. This episode dismantles the misplaced faith in ginger remedies and sheds a revealing light on the ineffective use of ketones as a dehydration marker. We also engage in a crucial discourse on the controversial use of ondansetron, weighing the systematic review findings against the necessity for evidence-based treatment. Our guests don't just talk facts; they advocate for a compassionate approach to care, urging clinicians to tune in to their patients' needs and foster a supportive healing environment.
Wrapping up this crucial conversation, we turn to the poignant, often hidden psychological repercussions of hyperemesis gravidarum. The episode shares heartening stories of how pre-pregnancy counselling and proactive treatments can dramatically improve women's pregnancy experiences. Furthermore, we delve into the potential that genetic studies on HG hold for future treatment avenues, as our guests offer a glimpse into the exciting possibilities on the horizon. This isn't just a discussion—it's a beacon of hope for standardized care and understanding for every woman braving the storm of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/news/updated-rcog-green-top-guideline-on-the-management-of-nausea-and-vomiting-in-pregnancy-and-hyperemesis-gravidarum-published/
https://uktis.org/monographs/use-of-ondansetron-in-pregnancy/
https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/
https://pubmed.ncbi
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Have you ever experienced a moment of cultural awakening, realizing that there's so much more to learn about the traditions of those around us? That's exactly what happened to me, Florence, after reading an enlightening tweet from the outstanding obstetrician Nisha Knot, which set me on a path to discover more about Ramadan and its effects on pregnancy. Join me on the OBSpod as I navigate my own journey of understanding, driven by the realization that many of the Muslim women we support in healthcare are observing this pillar of their faith. This episode is a heartfelt quest for knowledge, as I tackle the complexities of fasting during pregnancy without the guiding voice of an expert guest, but with the earnest desire to learn more and share that knowledge with you.
As we ponder the impact of fasting on expecting mothers and how this practice varies across the globe due to differences in daylight hours, I turn to a pivotal article that serves as an evidence-based guideline for obstetricians. This episode isn't just about sharing what I've learned; it's an invitation to engage in a more inclusive and informed maternity care conversation. I hope that by openly discussing my own educational gaps and curiosities, we can all feel empowered to ask questions and seek answers together. So whether you're a healthcare professional, a pregnant woman observing Ramadan, or simply someone intrigued by the intersection of culture and care, this episode is for you. Let's grow our understanding and become better allies to the diverse communities we serve.
Want to know more?
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(23)00169-2/abstract
https://maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/fasting-in-ramadan-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-a-personal-journey/
https://youtu.be/E2AceO2j2oc
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
This week follows directly on from Episode 166 Personalised care this time talking about the issue of consent. In this episode I reflect on the introduction of electronic consent in maternity care, scrutinizing its benefits and the unforeseen complexities it introduces. I discuss the General Medical Council's 2020 guidance on consent, spotlighting the critical need for inclusive language and the eradication of personal bias. I consider the need for antenatal education as a bedrock for preparing expectant mothers to navigate the decision-making labyrinth of labour, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and every choice is informed.
Together, we're building a more empathetic, patient-centred maternity service. And don't forget, your suggestions drive our discussions forward; reach out via TheObsPod on Twitter, Instagram, or email to share your thoughts on future topics.
Want to know more?
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/gmc-guidance-for-doctors---decision-making-and-consent-english_pdf-84191055.pdf
https://concentric.health/patients/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
As we navigate the intricate journey of childbirth, there is a balance between a mother's autonomy and stringent clinical guidelines. Step into the world of Personalised Care in maternity services, where my discussion sheds light on the emotional complexities of honouring the unique birth plans of expectant mothers. This episode is a clarion call for healthcare providers to listen deeply, advocate for informed consent, and partner with pregnant women to create empowering birth experiences that resonate with their individual wishes.
Join us for an engaging exploration of the challenges and triumphs in the quest for Personalised Care. From the implementation of a cutting-edge maternity teaching module to the role of the Personalised Care Institute's e-learning, we uncover the ways in which professionals are striving to marry personalized care with the realities of clinical practice. As we close, I extend an invitation to contribute ideas for future discussions, and share the means to support the continuation of our enriching, conversation-led journey through the landscape of obstetrics.
Want to know more?
https://learn.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/
https://learn.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/course/view.php?id=35
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/B0423-personalised-care-and-support-planning-guidance-for-lms.pdf
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Discover the hormone oxytocin and its role in the birthing process in the latest ObsPod episode. We unravel the dual nature of this potent hormone, once an unquestioned staple in Active Management of Labour. Listen as we share an engaging conversation about its physiological impacts, the delicate balancing act required for its use in inducing labor, and the critical examination of its application in natural labor progression.
We discuss use of oxytocin over time, We tackle the tough questions about its contribution to caesarean birth rates and dissect the role that confirmation bias has played in obstetric intervention. With a focus on the value of one-to-one midwifery care and the potential consequences of oxytocin use, such as hyperstimulation and fetal distress, our discussion paints a comprehensive picture of the complexities involved in labor management. We take a look at the risks associated with administering oxytocin during labor. Highlighting scenarios where its use is beneficial against those where caution is paramount, we stress the importance of respecting natural labor progression, discussing alternatives. I extend an invitation to our listeners to contribute to the conversation and support the ObsPod, remember that this episode isn't just about the clinical—it's about informed consent and empowering women to make the right choices for their births.
Want to know more?
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1996.tb09734.x
https://www.cochrane.org/CD007123/PREG_the-effectuse-of-the-drug-oxytocin-as-a-treatment-for-slow-progress-in-labour
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng235
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng235/evidence/f-use-of-oxytocin-in-the-first-or-second-stage-of-labour-pdf-13186672963
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Join me & my guest Dr. Kirsten Small as we build on our previous joint episode 157 Fetal heart monitoring in labour. This time we discuss the world of intermittent auscultation, you'll be enlightened by the evolution from the hands-on Pinard stethoscope to the advanced Doppler device. Dr. Small shares her expertise on the intimate connection care providers once had with this practice and how it's changing in today's clinical settings. We also examine the remarkable methods midwives employ in various care environments to monitor fetal well-being, revealing the depth and diversity of approaches.
Listen as we discuss cardiotocograph interpretation, the myths surrounding traditional CTG patterns and upend long-held beliefs about fetal distress. We discuss the need to re-evaluate our understanding of decelerations. This episode promises to arm you with knowledge and provoke reflection on the stories we've accepted without question.
We compare intermittent auscultation and continuous electronic fetal monitoring. We lay out the importance of considering the full spectrum of fetal heart rate information, dissecting the biases that can sway clinical judgment. Dr. Small's insights offer clarity on the practical application of guidelines required to ensure informed clinical decisions. This episode not only educates but also invites you to contribute to our ongoing conversation about the complexities of maternity care.
Want to know more?
https://birthsmalltalk.com/
Kirsten has many fascinating blog posts to explore we touch on a couple of them here
https://birthsmalltalk.com/2023/05/24/keeping-up-with-physiology-research/
https://birthsmalltalk.com/2022/01/12/whats-the-deal-with-early-decelerations-and-head-compression/
She also runs online fetal monitoring courses for maternity professionals.
https://birthsmalltalk.com/courses/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Embark on a poignant exploration of a topic that's often cloaked in stigma yet crucial to maternal health: obesity and BMI during pregnancy. Join me, Florence, on the ObsPod, as we unravel the intertwined issues of weight management and prenatal care, delving into the NHS classifications that inform how expectant mothers with a BMI over 30 navigate their unique journey. This episode promises insightful discussions and a deeper understanding of the practical applications and limitations of BMI as a standard of health, particularly during such a life-changing period for women.
This candid discussion also brings to light the specific hurdles and advancements that shape the experiences of overweight women in pregnancy, from ultrasound imaging difficulties to anesthesia considerations during childbirth. We'll reflect on the latest innovations, such as the TraxiDrape and Alexis retractors, which have significantly improved caesarean section outcomes for both mothers and healthcare professionals. Throughout our conversation, the emphasis remains on fostering empathetic communication, empowering women to feel informed and supported—a commitment that transcends the clinical environment and touches the heart of human connection.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/care-of-women-with-obesity-in-pregnancy-green-top-guideline-no-72/
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/calculate-bmi-for-adults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xus_vsiZ5c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgN_0iffzzI
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Embark on a transformative journey through the complexities of alcohol use during pregnancy, as we unravel the myriad risks and the vital necessity of abstinence for expectant mothers. Grappling with the nebulousness of self-reported alcohol intake and the deceptive simplicity of a 'unit' of alcohol, we aim to demystify the misconceptions and bring to light the stark realities of alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEP) and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD). With a staggering 400+ conditions linked to FASD, this episode is an essential listen for anyone invested in the future health of our children.
Navigating this sensitive topic with the utmost care, we engage with healthcare professionals on the front lines who embody the 'A-S-S-T' framework — a compassionate, judgment-free approach to supporting pregnant women. Through vivid stories, expert insights, and poignant reflections, we invite our listeners to contribute to a crucial conversation that impacts lives profoundly.
Want to know more?
https://eschool.nationalfasd.org.uk/course/alcoholandpregnancy
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/buohxsmm/pi-alcohol-and-pregnancy.pdf
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Are you already familiar with the life-saving role of blood transfusions in obstetrics? If not, get ready for an enlightening journey into this critical aspect of maternity care. This episode is packed with insights about the ins and outs of transfusions, from packed red cells to platelets, plus everything else a woman might need to replace following excessive bleeding during pregnancy or childbirth. We also introduce you to the role of a hematologist and a game-changing device called TEG.
Pregnancy and childbirth can sometimes bring along unforeseen complications. Here, we delve into potential reactions during transfusions, the significance of monitoring and consent, and the intricacies of platelet transfusions. We also discuss the importance of knowing a woman's blood group and the use of O negative blood in emergencies. Wrapping up, we extend an invite to engage more with the topic and seek your support to keep the ObsPod alive and kicking. Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of obstetrics!
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/blood-transfusions-in-obstetrics-green-top-guideline-no-47/
https://nhsbtdbe.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-assets-corp/23998/inf1580-1-receiving-a-blood-transfusion-print-friendly.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-transfusion/
https://epostersonline.com/oaa2022/poster/p9?view=true
Willing to donate blood in the uk?
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Trigger warning this episode contains discussion of baby loss.
What if you found yourself entangled in a challenging and rare pregnancy condition, not once but twice, with a heartbreaking ending? Unravel the personal narrative of Jenny Chambers, the founder and CEO of ICP Support, as she shares her painful journey through Intra-Hepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). From the agony of stillbirth, the challenges of conceiving again, to her unwavering commitment in raising awareness about this complex condition, Jenny's story shines a light on the importance of support, understanding, and research for families affected by ICP.
We shift gears to shed light on the essential role of diagnosis and medical support, examining a mother's devastating account of losing two babies during pregnancy due to undiagnosed ICP. The narrative underscores the significance of self-advocacy during pregnancy and the critical need for increased awareness about potential complications. We then traverse the intricate journey of ICP research, treatment, and community support, bringing in insights from leading researchers and consultants who are pushing the boundaries in ICP treatment. We engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of ICP on women's lives and the critical need for empathy and understanding from the medical community and society.
In the final part of our episode, Jenny reflects on her tireless work in raising awareness about ICP, her experiences within the NHS, and her instrumental role in connecting women with research teams. This conversation unveils advances in ICP research, the uses and limitations of sodium oxycholic acid, and the potential of new medication under trial.
Want to know more?
https://www.icpsupport.org/index.html#gsc.tab=0
Please contribute if you can to help this amazing charity keep going by donating to their end of year fund raiser.
https://bit.ly/FundingTheFutureICPSupport2023
As we wrap up, we invite you, our listeners, to suggest future topics, extend your support, and join our endeavor to keep this podcast free and accessible to all. Your support makes a world of difference.
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Ever felt confused or guilty about your sleep position during pregnancy? Fear not, as I, Florence, an experienced NHS obstetrician, guide you through the maze of advice on this critical topic. Drawing from years of practice, continued learning and the latest research, I shed light on this topic, putting to rest unfounded fears and guilt. Together, we explore the NICE guidelines and dissect multiple research studies that have explored the impact of sleep position on stillbirth and fetal growth. My goal is to provide you with evidence-based knowledge, giving you the confidence and peace of mind you need during this special time.
In addition, we dive into a fascinating MRI study that demonstrates how different sleep positions affect fetal oxygen saturation and placental blood flow. The importance of the position you aim to sleep in, not the one you wake up in, is highlighted.
Want to know more:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng201/evidence/w-maternal-sleep-position-during-pregnancy-pdf-331305934396
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/sleep-side/sleep-side-research-behind-campaign
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/sleep-side/sleep-position-pregnancy-qa
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP284269
As I continue my quest to make obstetric care more accessible, we discuss ways you can support TheObsPod and help keep this platform free for all. Hear about how you can contribute and get involved, suggesting topics for future episodes. So, join me on this journey, as we bridge the gap between medical professionals and expectant mothers, one podcast episode at a time.
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Today is a much awaited episode having been brewing for over three years since I started the podcast which seems apt given the subject. How does it feel to be pregnant after fertility treatment, what might be the issues maternity staff need to be aware of ? What maternity care do we need to provide to the increasing number of families in our care after assisted conception and a fertility journey. Join me in an episode ready for fertility week (30th Oct -4th Nov) hear my thoughts about pregnancy after fertility. This episode with special thanks to Katie Eaves an inspirational midwife
https://www.all4maternity.com/support-for-midwives-with-infertility-and-having-fertility-treatments/
https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/midwifeandinfertility/
Want to explore more?
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/publications/research-and-data/fertility-treatment-2021-preliminary-trends-and-figures/#footnotes-i
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/transition-fertility-maternity-care-uk-pub-010-338
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/our-blog/new-guidance-published-to-support-women-transitioning-from-fertility-to-maternity-care/
https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/
Finally pregnant podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/148o2wODSIMyMFtsbZdods
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
How much trust are you placing on the CTG monitor as you welcome a new life into the world? Get ready to have your beliefs challenged as Dr. Kirsten Small and I dissect the language and implications surrounding fetal monitoring during labor. We dive beneath the surface to expose how CTG monitoring can become a source of moral panic, shifting the focus from the true essence of childbirth.
Dr. Small, a critical voice in the field, and I navigate the complex world of CTG monitoring. We reveal how misleading language and beliefs can cloud our judgement about its effectiveness. Our conversation brings to light the dire need for a randomized controlled trial to evaluate physiology-based CTG interpretation conclusively. Together, we grapple with the challenge midwives and healthcare professionals face in reconciling evidence-based understanding with the stringent guidelines they are bound by.
As our enlightening chat progresses, we unmask the complex nature of fetal monitoring during labor. From discussing Dr. Small's informative online courses to debating the implications of directly measuring oxygen levels in labor, we leave no stone unturned. We challenge the concept of central monitoring in labor, discussing its effectiveness and potential challenges. Whether you're a maternity professional, birth worker, or someone intrigued by fetal heart rate monitoring, this conversation offers insights and debates that will make you reconsider what you thought you knew. Tune in for a perspective-altering discussion that is sure to stimulate your thinking around fetal monitoring.
You can find Kirsten & her courses here on her website https://birthsmalltalk.com/
as well as on Instagram & Twitter @birthsmalltalk
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Ever wondered how hypno-birthing can change your childbirth experience? Today's special guest, Megan Rossiter, will take you on a journey through the transformative power of hypno-birthing. Megan went from an initial skeptic to becoming an inspiring advocate and teacher in this field. Dive in as we explore how hypno-birthing techniques influence the subconscious mind, helping parents reframe their thoughts around childbirth and enhancing their connection with their bodies and babies.
Our enlightening conversation doesn't stop there. Get insight into various relaxation techniques that keep expecting parents in the calm part of their nervous system during this momentous journey. Learning how to negotiate the maternity care system, ensure informed consent during labor, and manage conversations with professionals are also touched upon as we underscore the importance of starting early and maintaining a serene demeanor. Megan provides profound guidance on these areas, all essential tools for maximizing the best possible birthing outcomes.
Finally, we delve into the empowering effects of hypno-birthing, fostering parents' trust in their instincts and informed decision-making abilities. Discover the immense power of language in childbirth and its profound impact on both mind and body. Megan emphasizes the role of midwives in quickly building a connection with expecting parents and highlights the importance of self-advocacy. If you're seeking to take control of your childbirth experience, this episode is a must-listen, packed with powerful tools, techniques, and insights that can revolutionize your journey into parenthood.
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
What if the treatments we believe to be beneficial in Obstetrics aren't as helpful as we thought? Or worse, might they bring along hidden risks for mothers and babies? As your host, Florence, I invite you to journey with me as we explore the complex world of antenatal steroids, a commonly used intervention for preterm labor and planned cesarean births. This episode will not only shed light on the perceived positives, like improved baby outcomes, but also dissect the potential downsides, such as its impact on diabetic control for mothers. We'll also delve into emerging evidence that raises questions about the true scale of these benefits.
Let's take a closer look at the long-term implications of administering antenatal steroids. Is it possible that even a single course of these steroids could lead to a higher chance of mental or behavioral disorders later in life for the baby? Or increase the risk of serious infections in their first year? Informed discussions between doctors and parents are crucial when it comes to this controversial topic. Drawing to a close, we'll talk about how you, our dedicated listeners, can support this podcast and ensure its accessibility to all, and how to propose topics for our future episodes. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your understanding deepened as we navigate the evolving realm of Obstetrics.
Want to know more
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/karfqj1i/corticosteroids-in-pregnancy-patient-information-leaflet.pdf
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1471-0528.17027
https://www.bmj.com/content/382/bmj-2023-075835
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
There have been some disturbing stories in the media recently about outcomes for women and babies in prison. Here I explore some evidence and more importantly what is being done to try and improve the situation.
Want to know more?
https://www.tommys.org/about-us/news-views/pregnant-women-prison-greater-risk-pregnancy-complications-and-baby-loss
https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk/resources/5-birth-charter-for-women-in-prison-in-england-and-wales
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/28/serious-failings-contributed-to-babys-death-in-12-hour-lone-prison-birth#:~:text=Photograph%3A%20Martin%20Argles%2FThe,26%20September%202019.
Article in Birth
https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.rcog.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1111/birt.12692
Article on mothers leaving care & interactions with criminal justice system
https://academic.oup.com/bjc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/bjc/azad028/7222129
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
In this episode I am joined once again by incredible obstetric physicians Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy & Dr Melanie Nana. This time we are discussing breast cancer in pregnancy & some fantastic work they have been doing to standardise and improve care for women in this situation. We also discuss the fabulous charity Mummy's Star.
Want to know more?
https://www.mummysstar.org/
Breast cancer infographic
https://www.mummysstar.org/_files/ugd/2dde0d_6790930c3e5a47ccb875a63683dfaa10.pdf
You can contact Cathy or Melanie on Twitter @nelson_piercy & @Melanie_Nana1
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
In this episode I am joined by incredible obstetric physicians Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy & Dr Melanie Nana. We discuss what is an obstetric physician? How can we better work together in pregnancy to care for women with more complex medical issues? Plus learn all about maternal medicine networks.
Want to know more?
https://www.pslhub.org/learn/patient-safety-in-health-and-care/high-risk-areas/maternity/3-ps-in-a-pod-poster-identifying-red-flags-in-pregnant-women-r4568/
https://www.obstetricmedic.org.uk/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/maternal-medicine-networks-service-specification/
https://uktis.org/
https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/
You can contact Cathy or Melanie on Twitter @nelson_piercy & @Melanie_Nana1
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
It's a tough time in the NHS at the moment. This week is a brief reflective episode on the importance of compassion not only for families under our care but for our selves and colleagues.
Want to know more?
Compassion for midwives
https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0002034&type=printable
GMC training survey & RCOG workplace behaviour toolkit
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/national-training-survey-2023-initial-findings-report_pdf-101939815.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/careers-and-training/starting-your-og-career/workforce/improving-workplace-behaviours/workplace-behaviour-toolkit/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/vwipz4bh/addressing-negative-behaviours-infographic.png?width=470&height=332
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
In this episode I explore an article that looks at women's experience of induction of labour and ask are we aware of the repercussions when we suggest induction of labour? What impact does this have on how women feel and on their choices or birth options?
Want to know more?
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/5/e071703
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Quitting smoking is the single most important action a woman can take to improve the health of her baby. I am ashamed to say I don't know much about the best way to tackle this discussion in the antenatal clinic. In this episode I discuss some training I have done to rectify this and my thoughts on what I learnt.
Want to know more?
https://elearning.ncsct.co.uk/vba_pregnancy-launch
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/stop-smoking/
https://smokefreeapp.com/
Vaping in pregnancy
https://elearning.ncsct.co.uk/usr/docs/2019-Challenge-Group-ecig-infographic-A5_FINAL.pdf
https://elearning.ncsct.co.uk/usr/docs/2019-Challenge-Group-ecig-briefing-A4-FINAL.pdf
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
This episode follows on directly from last week's episode on fluid balance as the urine we produce is such an important component of that balance. Hear why caring for the bladder in labour is so important and why in some labours and births a catheter tube in the bladder may be an essential part of treatment.
Want to explore more?
https://www.rcn.org.uk/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Documents/Publications/2021/April/009-553.pdf
https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bladder/bladder-treatments/bladder-management-and-childbirth/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
With a bit of a heatwave this week by UK standards we are encouraging pregnant women to drink plenty of water, but is there a downside could we actually be causing a problem? Surely water isn't harmful right?
Join me to discuss fluid balance in labour, why its important and how to manage it.
Want to know more?
https://hsib-kqcco125-media.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/documents/peripartum-hyponatraemia-findings-from-the-hsib-cohort.pdf
https://resolution.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Case-story-Hyponatraemia.pdf
You may need a hospital or institutional log in for the full article on these two but the abstracts are freely available
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tog.12809
https://fn.bmj.com/content/98/Suppl_1/A48.2
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
Today I am talking about the thyroid gland and what we think about if it is under or over active in pregnancy. These women are often referred to an obstetrician.
Want to know more?
https://thyroiduk.org/having-a-baby/
Currently out for review
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/4v3hsepc/thyroiddisordersinpregnancyvpeerreviewfinal.pdf
Support the showThank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
What is a BBA? What do we mean by born before arrival and how frequently does it happen? What are the options for women that may have experienced this in the past?
Want to know more?
https://www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com/content/supervision/born-before-arrival-supervision-in-action/
https://www.maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/homebirth/
https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/unassisted-birth/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-42030812
Support the showThank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Today I am talking about unstable lie when a baby is moving around loads at the end of pregnancy instead of settling to head down.
Want to know more?
https://fn.bmj.com/content/99/Suppl_1/A112.3
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/3wykswng/gtg-50-umbilicalcordprolapse-2014.pdf
https://www.spinningbabies.com/when-a-person-is-told-they-have-an-unstable-lie/
You may need an organisational or institutional log is to access the full text
https://www.ejog.org/article/S0301-2115(17)30593-6/fulltext
Support the showThank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Chickenpox or varicella is a common infection , what happens if you get it in pregnancy or your child does?
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/y3ajgkda/gtg13.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/chickenpox-and-pregnancy-patient-information-leaflet/
Support the showThank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Water can be used for pain relief during labour and giving birth. It has incredible benefits but why are only approximately 10% of women using water ? do we truly provide access to a birthing pool for all women? In light of the evidence of its positive effects shouldnt we be looking at this?
Want to know more?
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/7/e056517
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/giving-birth/where-can-i-give-birth/how-prepare-water-birth
https://www.nct.org.uk/labour-birth/your-pain-relief-options/water-births-and-labouring-water-questions-answered
Support the showThank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
This episode is out a day early to celebrate International Day of The Midwife 2023.
It's a chat with my colleague and friend Kate Greenstock , all about her newly published book 'Flourish: A practical and emotional guidebook to thriving in midwifery'
The book is just what it says it is, first acknowledging the emotional and psychological work of midwifery or any maternity staff for that matter, combined with heaps of practical ideas that may help us.
Want to know more?
https://www.flourishformidwives.com/
Kate can be found @wildrubiescoach on twitter and instagram
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Here I discuss what do we mean by a low lying placenta or placenta praevia & how can are for women with this pregnancy complication to keep them and their baby safe.
Want to know more?
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/low-lying-placenta-placenta-praevia
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/placenta-praevia-placenta-accreta-and-vasa-praevia/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/what-happens/placenta-complications/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
This week I am talking to the fabulous midwife Rosie Murphy about her Dazi project: 'Improving outcomes for women from minoritised ethnic backgrounds'. We discuss how a new approach is needed by not only maternity services but the wider NHS.
Want to know more?
Rosie's 3 blogs about her project
https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/insight/partnering-with-minoritised-women-to-improve-maternal-outcomes/
https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/insight/recommendations-for-improving-perinatal-health-inequalities/
https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/insight/maternal-inequality-trying-to-change-structural-issues/
Rosie's previous interview with Gill Phillips
https://whoseshoes.buzzsprout.com/1838805/12096718
E learning for health
https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Catalogue/Index?HierarchyId=0_58160_58165_57464&programmeId=58160
Core 20 plus 5
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/
Rosie can be found on twitter @PosBirthMidwife
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
We are always asking women about their baby's movements, why is that and what is considered normal?
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/2gxndsd3/gtg_57.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/your-babys-movements-in-pregnancy-patient-information-leaflet/
https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/counting-the-kicks
Resources for women with a range of translations
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/health-professionals/free-pregnancy-resources/leaflet-and-banner-feeling-your-baby-move-sign-they-are-well
https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/pregnancy-birth/babies-movements/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
As obstetricians we can be ignorant of infant feeding issues and its not our fault incredible as it seems we have no training in this and it turns out loads of other professional don't either. To help me discuss this sometimes tricky issue I am joined by Lyndsey Hookway lactation consultant, researcher and author.
Want to know more?
https://courses.abm.support/courses/team-baby-getting-ready-to-breastfeed/ course for parents and family
https://kellymom.com/ fact sheets and advice
https://www.laleche.org.uk/ find local support
https://llli.org/ resources
https://courses.abm.support/courses/abm-breastfeeding-support-training-foundation-module/ course for professionals
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/training/e-learning/ e learning for professionals
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/ medication and breastfeeding
https://www.bfmed.org/ for guidelines and research
You can find Lyndsey here
https://lyndseyhookway.com/
Instagram @lyndsey_hookway
Twitter @FeedSleepBond
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
This week I am chatting to Teri Gavin-Jones about her work on health inequality and her journey with community partners resulting in a fantastic resource of cultural curiosity films titled 'It's Ok to ask'. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Want to explore more?
You can watch all the videos here
https://vimeo.com/user146271099/videos
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
To mark international women's day on 8th March I am discussing the recent WHO report of trends in global maternal mortality.
Want to know more?
https://www.who.int/news/item/23-02-2023-a-woman-dies-every-two-minutes-due-to-pregnancy-or-childbirth--un-agencies
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240068759
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
I have been doing some training to be ready for the new NHS Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). In this episode I reflect on what I have learnt and what the challenges there may be as we implement this new way of learning from incidents.
You may also like to listen to Episode 13 Mistakes
Want to know more?
https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/incident-response-framework/
https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/30/11/901
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/62346
https://www.hsib.org.uk/investigation-education/our-courses/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
FGM or female genital mutilation can be a tricky topic that we feel uncomfortable talking to women about. Here I sign post some useful NHS training and resources and remind people its the little things , kindness and compassion that will make a difference to these difficult conversations.
Want to know more?
Information
https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/violence-against-women-and-girls/female-genital-mutilation/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIno3sl_Kc_QIVxN_tCh2rVwaDEAAYASAAEgLdwfD_BwE
https://www.building-bridges-training.org/fgm-14-page-easy-read-information-leaflet
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/
Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBYL9UMqshA
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/female-genital-mutilation/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Last summer August 2022 I gave a TEDxNHS talk. I wanted to bring the perspective of women giving birth but also that of the obstetricians and other maternity staff to try and encourage collaboration to find the sweet spot bringing safety and a positive birth experience together. The result is my talk 'Birth should be special'
This episode is an introduction to my talk, why I wanted to talk in the first place, how I prepared for it and what I hoped my message would be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwNjDe9qGE
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Cord blood is actually an inaccurate description, this is the baby's blood.
Here I am exploring the timing of cutting the umbilical cord and the impact this can have on the baby's health.
Want to know more?
https://www.bloodtobaby.com/
https://www.cochrane.org/CD004074/PREG_effect-timing-umbilical-cord-clamping-term-infants-mother-and-baby-outcomes
https://www.cochrane.org/CD003248/PREG_does-delaying-cord-clamping-or-using-cord-milking-birth-improve-health-babies-born-too-early
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/cord-blood-bank/
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Today I am joined by two very special guests to discuss City of Sanctuary Maternity Stream. Katherine is a midwife and Wan is a woman seeking sanctuary. We discuss some of the barriers vulnerable women face seeking maternity care and some very simple ways we can put them at ease.
Want to know more?
There are some fantastic videos and resources for maternity services here
https://cdn.cityofsanctuary.org/uploads/sites/45/2022/11/MATERNITY-RESOURCE-PACK-24-10-22-ammended-links.pdf
https://maternity.cityofsanctuary.org/
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Maternity-care-in-the-UK-for-women-on-asylum-support-print-version_July_2021.pdf
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/leeds-maternity-care/meet-the-team/haamla-service/
Wan's football video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuEagll6op0
@maternity_CofS @wanabdullah_uk
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Each year the Care Quality Commission surveys experiences of maternity care in England. Here I take a look and discuss the lateset results published last week.
Want to know more?
https://www.cqc.org.uk/publication/surveys/maternity-survey-2022
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
What is meconium? Why do we worry about meconium in the waters during labour?
Want to know more?
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1185
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012671.pub2/full
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/ifp/chapter/if-there-is-meconium-during-labour
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
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Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
As we start the new year I thought I would build on previous episodes 23 & 24 on language by discussing Re:Birth a project looking at language by the Royal College of Midwives in collaboration with other maternity organisations published in Summer 2022.
Want to know more:
https://www.rcm.org.uk/rebirth-hub/rebirth-summary-2022/
https://www.rcm.org.uk/media/6228/rebirth-method-and-technical-report.pdf
https://www.rcm.org.uk/media/6327/rebirth-final-full-report-july-2022.pdf
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
As we hit the festive season join me and my great friend Gill Phillips of the wildcard whose shoes podcast as we reflect on 2022 and have a little fun.
Thank you for listening throughout 2022, see you next year!
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
What is Fetal Blood Sampling? How did we do it , and why I think it should it be abandoned if you haven't already stopped this procedure?
Want to know more?
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/gid-ng10174/documents/draft-guideline
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aogs.12416
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006174.pub3/full
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/ifp/chapter/if-electronic-monitoring-is-needed#fetal-blood-sampling
Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...
Are there four types of pelvis, that's what we are taught but is it true? Are we sometimes misinforming women about their pelvic shape and ability to give birth?
Want to know more?
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673697054317
- https://www.cochrane.org/CD000161/PREG_pelvimetry-fetal-cephalic-presentations-or-near-term-deciding-mode-delivery
- https://www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com/content/research/female-pelvic-shape-distinct-types-or-nebulous-cloud/
https://optimalbirth.co.uk/index.php/courses-and-availability
Thank you all for listening, I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com Please also check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
The episode is out on Thursday this week in honour of World Prematurity Day 17th Nov when we focus on the fact the worldwide 1 baby in every 10 is born prematurely.
Find out all about in utero transfers, what are they, why do we transfer between hospitals, and what do they involve?
Want to know more?
- Useful links for parents expecting a premature baby
https://www.londonneonatalnetwork.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IN-UTERO-LEAFLET-Final-v1-1.pdf
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/premature-birth/giving-birth-to-your-premature-baby/utero-transfer-neonatal-unit
- World Prematurity Day https://www.efcni.org/activities/campaigns/wpd/
- Guidance for doctors, midwives and health professionals
https://hubble-live-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/bapm/redactor2_assets/files/843/AO_Toolkit_FULLTOOLKIT_11-2-21.docx.pdf
https://quipp.org/index.html
https://www.londonneonatalnetwork.org.uk/transfers/
Thank you all for listening, I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com Please also check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
This episode covers Sepsis & the sepsis six the mainstay of initial treatment for this serious life threatening illness. Warning this episode contains mentions of maternal death and baby loss.
Want to know more?
https://sepsistrust.org/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/ea1p1r4h/gtg_64a.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/group-a-streptococcal-infections-guidance-and-data#management-
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I can't believe I have managed to neglect the topic of a small baby up to this point especially given Episode 29 Big baby is now my most popular episode. Join me to rectify this omission as I discuss what we think about when a baby is small , and what do we mean by small anyway?
Want to know more?
https://www.isuog.org/static/b2aa3fb4-031e-4d84-b7246d613a466884/ISUOG-Practice-Guidelines-diagnosis-and-management-of-small-for-gestational-age-fetus-and-fetal-growth-restriction.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/t3lmjhnl/gtg_31.pdf
All about obstetric dopplers:
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tog.12152
The InterGrowth study:
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tog.12281
Information for parents:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/having-a-small-baby/
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/fetal-growth-restriction-intrauterine-growth-restriction
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
It is a difficult time in maternity care in the UK, last week saw the release of the report into East Kent Maternity services 'Reading the signals' which has lessons for us all.
Join me as I digest and think about this report and the previous reports of maternity services failing families and think a little about where we go from here.
Want to know more?
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1111992/reading-the-signals-maternity-and-neonatal-services-in-east-kent_the-report-of-the-independent-investigation_print-ready.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-of-the-ockenden-review
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Have you wondered what it would be like practicing maternity care in a low or middle income country? What if you went to do that, and then found yourself in the middle of an Ebola Epidemic? Here I chat to Benjamin Black about his fascinating book Belly Woman , about his experiences of working in Sierra Leone and his reflections on differences and similarities with challenges in the UK.
Want to know more?
https://www.rescue.org/sites/default/files/document/4416/srhebolareport1172020.pdf
Belly Woman: Birth, Blood & Ebola: The Untold Story
by Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911107577/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_N96WGDT1GNTGJA595X5V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You can find Benjamin on Twitter and Instagram @benjamblack
https://www.benjamin-black.com/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Meet Sunita Sharma a consultant in O&G with a passion for all things postnatal. Take a listen to the innovative work she is doing to improve postnatal care at her own hospital and across London. I am hoping our conversation will inspire plenty of ideas for postnatal improvement work. Sunita can be found on twitter @SunitaS2016
Want to know more?
https://www.beyondbirthlivinglibrary.org/
https://solvingtogether.crowdicity.com/post/3817137?sortBy=newest&forMilestone=0&forPhase=0&search=postnatal
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
It is Baby Loss Awareness week 2022. In its 20th year the aims are: Remembrance, Raise Awareness & Drive Change. This year the theme is 'Stepping stones' looking at the journey parents face after a baby dies. I have chosen to compliment this with some thoughts on the stepping stones a professional takes when looking after a family in these circumstances.
Want to know more?
https://babyloss-awareness.org/
Also check out the following relevant episodes if you haven't already listened to them:
Episode 26 Baby Loss Awareness week 2020
Episode 75 Signs of Life
Episode 66 Group B Strep
Episode 101 A Chat with Maria from Mothers for Mothers
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What are medical conferences for? Are they just an excuse for some fun or do they add value?
Here I explore a bit about why there are so many medical conferences and share some thoughts about which conferences I find helpful to my practice.
Want to know more?
https://bicsoc.org.uk/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Have you read the FiveXmore Black Maternity Experience Survey published this year? If you haven't and you work in maternity then its essential reading. Here I discuss why its so valuable and my thoughts on some of the results.
Want to know more?
https://www.fivexmore.com/blackmereport
https://www.fivexmore.com/6steps
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Today I am discussing if the age a woman is when she become pregnant is important? Find out some stats and definitions of how age can have an impact on pregnancy outcomes for both mother and baby.
Want to know more?
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tog.12710
https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/scientific-impact-papers/induction-of-labour-at-term-in-older-mothers-scientific-impact-paper-no-34/
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/birthcharacteristicsinenglandandwales/2020#age-of-parents
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
My attention has recently been drawn to a report - The 'so what' of maternity data. Join me as I discuss my thoughts & reflections on the report as well as how we may equip ourselves better to understand data and make it useful.
Want to know more:
https://www.hqip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-So-What-of-Maternity-Data-report-FINAL.pdf
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/making-data-count-getting-started-2019.pdf
https://www.goldacrereview.org/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Are we obsessed with blood clots , thrombosis in pregnancy? Why do we worry & what can we do about them.
Want to explore more?
Reducing the risk of venous thrombosis in pregnancy and after birth patient information leaflet | RCOG
gtg-37b-1.pdf (rcog.org.uk)
gtg-37a.pdf (rcog.org.uk)
Antenatal venous thromboembolism - Crosby - 2021 - The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Wiley Online Library
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/assets/downloads/mbrrace-uk/reports/maternal-report-2021/MBRRACE-UK_Maternal_Report_2021_-_FINAL_-_WEB_VERSION.pdf
https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/12/1/11/259953
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/26896#gref
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
When should you or shouldn't you travel during pregnancy ? What are the issues you need to consider when planning a trip whether it be for work, family or holiday, home or abroad?
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/lrupol45/air-travel-update_v4.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/travelling/
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/general-travel-health-advice/pregnant-travellers
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Do you know your anatomy? When we doctors and midwives use the word perineum do you know what we are talking about? Here I explore some research on the level of knowledge people have about female body parts.
Wan to know more?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/30/most-britons-cannot-name-parts-vulva-survey
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-021-04727-9
https://eveappeal.org.uk/news-awareness/know-your-body-education-programme/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Why do we screen for HIV in pregnancy ? Here I give a little thought to women who are pregnant and HIV positive and how much their care has changed over the course of my career.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/hiv-and-pregnancy-patient-information-leaflet/
https://www.bhiva.org/file/5f1aab1ab9aba/BHIVA-Pregnancy-guidelines-2020-3rd-interim-update.pdf
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Can you run in pregnancy &how do you get back into running afterwards? Here I chat to Megan doing a PhD on running postpartum, what advice is there, do we know about it & how could we be more supportive & encouraging?
Please help if you are>18yrs, had a baby in the last 2years & ran at least 30min a week pre pregnancy by answering Megan's e survey
https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHC95M4ejaiVlki
Guidance : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Grainne-Donnelly/publication/335928424_Returning_to_running_postnatal_-_guidelines_for_medical_health_and_fitness_professionals_managing_this_population/links/5de13bca4585159aa453d963/Returning-to-running-postnatal-guidelines-for-medical-health-and-fitness-professionals-managing-this-population.pdf?_sg[0]=03CW6jrw_Dgsp8sBCUQCJevvdqcdJm0fNh_X3o2lXSIHpwFWy4qKF-dMsoRxw2iqAn8Q6CgBPXtdjkSb2MdUPg.tu_TAlsMnTnVUPZfb9zYEnZrddEKQd-nCbPr4SxUczVjr6kHMN-gWEC_ReiKCKCDKiShTV1iSrtJ_Kvz1tSS-Q.ZP_fh8PqqpLMwC1D0Nt9K9sM1GVNaX4tLhJUEnYpdsux4zLkgB7iMSJghtLdZisFv7IwrnUr5ScA6A86m_5EmQ&_sg[1]=r88PiNWc5twrQF3XugVB7WbcV9FhNVAr_W9NhACNKAKxlmP4B8NFH6t_aY8v083rexd9Ju7rheKrnUYPR50aZJen8bvkmxqMARiP7xmWr_nh.tu_TAlsMnTnVUPZfb9zYEnZrddEKQd-nCbPr4SxUczVjr6kHMN-gWEC_ReiKCKCDKiShTV1iSrtJ_Kvz1tSS-Q.ZP_fh8PqqpLMwC1D0Nt9K9sM1GVNaX4tLhJUEnYpdsux4zLkgB7iMSJghtLdZisFv7IwrnUr5ScA6A86m_5EmQ&_iepl=
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/physical-activity-and-pregnancy/
Megan's publications, find Megan on twitter @meganljames16
https://journals.lww.com/jwhpt/Abstract/9000/Running_During_Pregnancy_and_Postpartum,_Part_A_.99939.aspx
https://journals.lww.com/jwhpt/Abstract/9000/Running_During_Pregnancy_and_Postpartum_Part_B_.99937.aspx
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/22/1286
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please subscribe, rate, review &recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Explore my back catalogue of episodes &feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy & birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod & Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What are platelets, why are they important and why do you get packed off to the obstetrician if your count is low? Here I talk about thrombocytopenia or low platelets & th eimplications.
Want to know more?
https://mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/Remifentanil-PCA-for-Women-in-Labour-October-2017.pdf
https://elearning.rcog.org.uk/sites/default/files/Haematological disorders/Myers_TOG_2009.pdf
https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/women-s-children-s/obstetrics/28-234-062018-low-platelets-in-pregnancy/file
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I have previously discussed caesarean birth in Episode 11 a bit about how my thinking and practice in Caesarean birth has change dover the years. I have also talked about caesarean rates in Episode 39. This week join me as a guest on the Birth-Ed podcast as I talk all things caesarean birth, why you might need one, why you might choose one and what to expect on the day.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/615412/10825792-caesarean-birth-with-consultant-obstetrician-florence-wilcock
https://birth-ed.co.uk/podcast
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
It suddenly occurred to me that one of the key people behind the scenes in my career had been left out of TheObsPod story. In this episode join me as I chat to MrObsPod about the impact my career as an obstetrician has had on him and our family life.
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
It's my birthday week so I am reflecting on birth stories and the story of my own arrival in the world.
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What are we talking about when we say we are doing The WHO? What is it? When did it start & why is it important?
Want to know more?
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa0810119
https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/safe-surgery-saves-lives-frequently-asked-questions
https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resources
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I wanted to share this episode of WildcardWS podcast with my friend Gill Phillips. If you haven't already listened to her podcast its a set of incredible thought provoking conversations.
This one is a fantastic conversation with a fellow obstetrician Alison Wright currently working on the iDecide tool a tool to help ensure informed consent in labour.
Want to listen to some more?
https://whoseshoes.buzzsprout.com/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
For International day of the Midwife I am reflecting on the theme of One Hundred Years of Progress. Have we progressed, how much have we changed and how much of that change is a good thing?
Want to know more?
https://idm2022.com/
https://adc.bmj.com/content/88/12/1034
https://pmj.bmj.com/content/78/919/311
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
This episode looks at the emergency situation that is Shoulder Dystocia when there is difficulty with the birth of the baby's shouders after the head has been born.
Want to know more?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTz2eIiZOL8
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/ewgpnmio/gtg_42.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/shoulder-dystocia-patient-information-leaflet/
https://www.erbspalsygroup.co.uk/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
To mark Maternal Mental Health Week 2022 I had a wonderful conversation with Maria Viner CEO of Mothers for Mothers a maternal mental health charity
Trigger warning - This fascination chat covers difficult but important topics of baby loss, maternal mental health, infant mental health and the covid pandemic.Want to know more?https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/maternal-mental-health-awareness-week-2022/
https://mothersformothers.co.uk/ For Bristol & SW
https://hubofhope.co.uk/ To find help in other geographical areas
Well here we are who would have believed I would reach Episode 100! Here I reflect on my podcast journey, who is listening, where you listen, who you are & have I achieved what I hoped?
Want to know more?
https://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/the-obs-pod/
Thank you all for listening, if you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider. Do explore my back catalogue of episodes and feel free to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and email me on TheObsPod@gmail.com please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Here I am pondering why we don't talk more about sex during pregnancy and after birth? I explore sex during pregnancy and I am joined by expert urogynaecologist consultant Swati Jha from Sheffield to talk about a range of issues such as sex after birth, the impact of birth choices on sex and how to get help if you have problems with sex.
Want to know more?
Female sexual dysfunction (wiley.com)
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/sex-pregnancy
Sex in pregnancy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
https://masic.org.uk/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/third-and-fourth-degree-perineal-tears-management-green-top-guideline-no-29/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/perineal-tears-during-childbirth/
https://www.fsrh.org/news/new-fsrh-guideline--contraception-after-pregnancy/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
NICE guidance suggests we should be seeing women for their first appointment before 10 weeks of pregnancy. Here I talk to Rose Ngadze O&G doctor about her Book Before Ten campaign run with her supervisor Dr Jivraj.
The Book Before Ten campaign encourages women to see their midwife before they are ten weeks or two and half months pregnant. The campaign also encourages healthcare providers to analyse their late booking patterns, engage women and take the necessary steps to reduce barriers to timely maternity care. Contact Rose on twitter @BookBeforeTen
https://myhealth.london.nhs.uk/maternity/now-what
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng201/chapter/Recommendations#routine-antenatal-clinical-care
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Why are awards in the NHS or healthcare becoming common, are they a good thing or can they cause problems?
Want to know more?
You only have to google NHS awards and a myriad of categories and types pop up!
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I can hardly believe its two years since I started my podcast journey.
I'm starting to think about how to celebrate my one hundredth episode, and since the best way I can imagine is to ask my audience - yes you.....I need your help!!
So get in touch
Twitter @TheObsPod
Insta @TheObsPod
Email TheObsPod@gmail.com
Maybe send me a voice memo, ask me a question, suggest a topic for an episode, tell me who you are, how has theobspod inspired you, what would your zesty bits be...?
All I ask is that you are willing for me to share your contribution & that I receive it by the end of Thursday 14th April.
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
March is the end of the NHS Financial year. Does it matter to me as a clinician? Here I explore budgets, end of year money and why with a NHS annual spend of £136billion we still need to be thrifty.
Want to know more
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video/key-facts-figures-nhs
https://www.hfma.org.uk/docs/default-source/publications/nhs-efficiency-map-updated-january-2017.pdf?sfvrsn=0
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
One of the possible signs of labour is breaking your waters - actually this happens less often that you might think. Here I discuss what happens next and what advice we are or are not giving women on their options if the waters break before contractions start.
Want to know more?
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/giving-birth/what-expect-when-your-waters-break
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005302.pub3/full
Prelabour rupture of membranes: induce or wait? - Evidently Cochrane
Recommendations | Inducing labour | Guidance | NICE
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.14821
https://neonatalsepsiscalculator.kaiserpermanente.org/
You may also wish to revisit Episode 66 Group B strep.
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Through my work at the London Maternity Clinical Network I became friends with Laura James. Amongst other things Laura is an NCT Practitioner and a champion for maternity voice partnerships. In this episode we explore some common assumptions about NCT & talk about the importance of women's voices.
Want to know more?
For evidence-based information about labour, birth and parenting, further information about NCT courses and support in your area visit www.nct.org.uk
For further information about Maternity Voices Partnerships and to find your local MVP visit: https://nationalmaternityvoices.org.uk/find-an-mvp/
Laura James is a coach, mentor and NCT Practitioner. You can follow her on Twitter @laurajamescoach
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
You are what you eat, or so they say, so what should we be eating or avoiding during pregnancy? Listen whilst I explore this topic that as obstetricians we can tend to overlook.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-healthy-eating-and-vitamin-supplements-in-pregnancy.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/have-a-healthy-diet/
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/pregnancy/healthy-eating-pregnancy/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/pregnancy/vitamins-and-supplements-pregnancy/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjh.16221
https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/16/bmjnph-2019-000037
https://lilynicholsrdn.com/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Sparked by some comments on social media about what is and isn't appropriate work wear for healthcare staff today I am chatting about all things uniform and examining the NHS Uniform policy.
Want to explore more?
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Uniforms-and-Workwear-Guidance-2-April-2020.pdf
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Maybe you've seen the trailer for 'This is going to hurt' BBC First view depicting cord prolapse. Prompted by this dramatised version I thought I would talk about what a cord prolapse is like & what the modern approach to treatment would be.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/umbilical-cord-prolapse-in-late-pregnancy/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg-50-umbilicalcordprolapse-2014.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQx3Q_oSKu0
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
On entering most maternity units who are the first people you encounter? Why reception staff of course. Here I pause to think about the role they play and how we might value them a bit more given their crucial role in maternity units.
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Three Australian women made a documentary film asking the question 'What would it take for all women to emerge physically well and emotionally safe from their birth' the result is Birth Time. I has seen quite a few comments about the film on social media so I thought I would watch it & see for myself. In this episode I share my personal thoughts and reflections on watching the film.
Want to explore for yourself you can stream the film here
https://www.birthtime.world/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Why on earth does the midwife you meet at the start of pregnancy ask you about genital herpes? What business is it of ours. Here I explore the topic and wonder if we are perhaps missing the point...
Want to know more?
Layout 1 (rcog.org.uk)
Prevalence | Background information | Herpes simplex - genital | CKS | NICE
Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection - Hollier, LM - 2008 | Cochrane Library
Low risk of herpes simplex virus infections in neonates exposed to the virus at the time of vaginal delivery to mothers with recurrent genital herpes simplex virus infections - PubMed (nih.gov)
Genital warts - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Genital herpes - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
https://www.kittarkafoundation.org/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
The Placenta is a simply awesome organ that grows and sustains the baby during pregnancy. Here I attempt to discuss how it forms , a baffling number of cell changes and 'invasions' of the mother's womb lining and blood vessels. Warning there is a brief mention of baby loss.
Want to know more?
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/1471-0528.15306
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/placenta-complications
https://www.tommys.org/research/research-centres/placenta-clinic
https://www.tommys.org/sites/default/files/legacy/CHI_Patient_Leaflet.pdf
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/understanding-the-placenta-the-key-to-healthy-life
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
A reflective episode for New Year as I look back through the decades to what i was up to in 1992, 2002, 2012 & the present day. Join me as I think about some of the significant changes in the maternity world and in my working life.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Its the festive season & that calls for something a little special. In this episode I have clubbed together with my good friend Gill Phillips the creator of WhoseShoes & the WildcardWS podcast for an exploration of some of our maternity #MatExp work, pulling together some of our #MatExp-Adventures with a musical theme.
Want to explore more?
#MindNBody Advent videos, 2018 – perinatal mental health
Crowdsourced collection of videos made by a diverse range of fab people who were involved in the #MatExp MindNBody project
Whose Shoes - Advent 2020 #MatExp comes to NHS Expo 2016 – ends with #MatExp RAP#MatExp the Musical
STELLER STORIES2015-2017 Advent stories
MatExpAdvent-ures! – Maternity Experience
Santa baby – advent story
MatExpAdvent Steller Stories 2019
#MindNBody Steller Stories
The Obs Pod – episodes mentioned:
Working on a maternity unit over the festive period – Episode 36
Magic Mates - Episode 67
Chat with Jennythe M - Episode 77
‘Wild Card – Whose Shoes’ episodes mentioned:
Leanne Howlett - peer support in perinatal mental health – Episode 4
Dr Terri Porrett - Fab NHS Stuff - Episode 12
Dr Farzana Hussain, our Father Christmas! - Episode 2
Other:
The Great Realisation | Tomfoolery
Jingle bells clip – little girl
Shine and By Your Side
Jenny the Midwife – Skin to Skin campaign
Grace Meadows – music for dementia
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Pre eclampsia is a huge topic so these are my thoughts but not comprehensive coverage.
If you want to go into more detail and explore guidance take a look at these resources
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/dg23/chapter/3-The-diagnostic-tests
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/pre-eclampsia/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng133/informationforpublic
https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Every Monday I am on the labour ward, week in week out. For me it is routine but for the families I treat it is anything but. Here I discuss a typical labour ward day and reflect on some of the challenges I face. You might like to go back and listen to episode 18 handover as I refer back to this during the episode.
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Here I discuss our obsession with time and clocks in maternity care.
Are our decisions really that time critical?
Want to know more?
Decision to delivery interval of instrumental births in theatre vs in the room
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01302.x
Caesarean categories and timing https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng192/resources/caesarean-birth-pdf-66142078788805
Timing of third stage and delivery of the placenta
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/chapter/Recommendations#third-stage-of-labour
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Twins can be fun. In this episode find out about different types of twin pregnancy and what challenges and choices obstetricians and parents face in thinking through pregnancy and birth.
Want to know more?
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/finding-out/pregnant-with-twins/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-multiple-pregnancy.pdf
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng137/chapter/recommendations#delivery-of-antenatal-and-intrapartum-care
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/assets/downloads/mbrrace-uk/reports/perinatal-report-2020-twins/Learning_from_deaths_in_twin_pregnancies.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQjx4l2mMac
https://twinstrust.org/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
In the wake of Cop26 I have been thinking about maternity services and climate change. Listen to my exploration of some of the problems but also some possible solutions.
Want to know more?
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/recycling-unit-answers-the-covid-mask-mountain-problem/
https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/newcastle-hospitals-become-first-in-the-uk-to-use-climate-friendly-gas-and-air-during-labour/
https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs/combating-climate-change-the-view-from-maternity
https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2539.full
https://pmnch.who.int/docs/librariesprovider9/meeting-reports/hcpa-statement-cop26.pdf?sfvrsn=540afefb_5
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out how we know when and where there is an emergency situation in hospital. Why is 2222 is such an important number for healthcare professionals and what does neonatal resus have to do with a G&T.
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
How can we make sure people who do not speak English get equal access to information and good quality care? Here I discuss the challenges and the importance of translation & interpreting services in maternity care.
Want to know more?
Guidance and stats
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/language-interpretation-migrant-health-guide#main-messages
https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/uk-population-by-ethnicity/demographics/english-language-skills/latest
Happy baby Community report
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b716e858f51302a7d855889/t/5fabf4ca5ae8b92bcf6bac27/1605104859360/HBC+Birth+Companion+Evaluation_A4_Oct+2020.pdf
BL3 initiative
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/going-through-without-speaking-language-20885721
Useful pregnancy resources in different languages
https://myhealth.london.nhs.uk/maternity/useful-tips-and-advice/pregnancy-information-in-different-languages/
https://www.mybirthmychoice.co.uk/antenatal-education/information-in-different-languages/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby
https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/public-area/pre-eclampsia-information/download-our-leaflets-in-your-language/
https://gbss.org.uk/professional-resources/free-resources/gbs-information-in-your-own-language/
https://en-gb.padlet.com/charlotteeaston1/Bookmarks?fbclid=IwAR0Ht8K2OLZZrSQHZvQXswVhOiRSQIIWzhaK3ZWtZIEzyPwmrM3nFRyqvtM
https://www.cardmedic.com/
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My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Listen to a sparky and stimulating chat with JennytheM a retired midwife who has so much wisdom to offer on many aspects of maternity care from #Skintoskin to Courage Butter.
If you want to explore more of jenny's story and her fantastic blogs you can find her here
https://jennythem.com/ as well as on twitter @JennytheM
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
This episode celebrates the theme of Black History Month 2021 - Proud to be
Please do also go back and listen to one of my previous episodes Ally and explore the Brown Mama Brown me podcast.
Want to know more?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1p7r3fkpsWTbQ9shCFh1QXc/betty-campbell
https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/news/proud-to-be-black-history-month-uk-launches-theme-for-black-history-month-2021/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/25/bernardine-evaristo-on-a-childhood-shaped-by-racism-i-was-never-going-to-give-up
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
This episode recorded for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021 discusses the difficulties of baby loss at extremely preterm birth , the challenge of how you classify live birth and still birth & some of the implications for parents.
This may be an episode that triggers difficult feelings and memories for many so take care of yourself and make sure now is the right time for you to listen before you start.
Want to know more?
https://www.sands.org.uk/sites/default/files/Position%20statement%20Birth%20and%20death%20certificates%202014.pdf
https://timms.le.ac.uk/signs-of-life/guidance.html
https://timms.le.ac.uk/signs-of-life/guidance-visual-summary.html
https://hubble-live-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/bapm/file_asset/file/31/outcome-of-births-infographic-201909111005-colour.pdf
https://nbcpathway.org.uk/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What role do ambulance services play in maternity care & how can we work with them to improve pre hospital maternity care?
Want to know more?
https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/calling-us/calling-999/advice-if-you-are-due-to-give-birth/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7783920/
https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/professionals-hub/midwifery-resources/ambulance-call-cards/
http://www.londonscn.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Enhancing-Safety-through-Communication-Amanda-Mansfield.pdf
Follow @pandorabethan & @DawnKerslake consultant midwives in ambulance services
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
How do we care for women with a diagnosis of diabetes when they are pregnant & why is the extra care we give so important? In this episode I explore existing diabetes and gestational diabetes and the differences and similarities between them and the impact they have on pregnancy experience and outcome.
Want to know more?
NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012327.pub2/full
GDM & the risk of stillbirth https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.15659
Help & information for pregnant women
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/life-with-diabetes/pregnancy/during-pregnancy
https://abcd.care/dtn-education/diabetes-tech-in-pregnancy
https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes-support/
https://jdrf.org.uk/news/nhs-access-to-cgm-for-pregnant-women-with-type-1-diabetes-begins-in-england/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Today is World Patient Safety day World Pt safety day , this year focusing on safe and respectful maternity and newborn care.
Here are some of my thoughts on how we may provide that without our own opinions and bias getting in the way.
Want to know more?
World Patient Safety Day 2021 (who.int)
Alice Ladur's research
https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-018-1704-6
BRAIN decision making tool :
https://doulatoothers.com/using-brain-acronym-informed-choices/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Gem is an obstetrician and has recently become a new mum with her wife Emma. I was delighted when she offered to share her journey to parenthood the good and the less than ideal so that we can learn how to improve our services to support same sex parents as they become a family.
Gem can be contacted on twitter @gem_goodyear
Want to know more?
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/i-am/fertility-treatment-for-lgbt-people/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/trying-for-a-baby/having-a-baby-if-you-are-lgbt-plus/
https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/same-sex-parents/two-mum-families-sharing-experiences-and-support
& Slightly outdated https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/pregnant-pause-guide-lesbians-how-get-pregnant
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What is performative parenting ? How can we help new parents discuss how they really feel and talk honestly rather than perpetuating the myth of perfection portrayed on social media?
Want to explore more?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/03/why-be-a-performative-insta-parent-when-your-kids-will-be-happy-in-front-of-the-tv
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/these-comics-are-shockingly-real-about-postpartum-anxiety
http://matexp.org.uk/matexp-mindnbody-a-holistic-approach-to-perinatal-mental-health/
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Understand why midwives and doctors worry about itching in pregnancy and what it might mean. Learn a bit about the latest research into treatment and how you might access support if you develop this liver condition in pregnancy.
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/obstetric-cholestasis/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/gtg43/
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32323-7/fulltext
https://www.icpsupport.org/index.html
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What are your responsibilities as a doctor in your everyday life? what happens when you stop and help?
Sometimes you meet someone who spurs you on and brings out the best in you, for me this is Gill Phillips aka WhoseShoes. Hear us chat about what makes us #MagicMates & how finding someone you click with can make magic happen!
More information about Gill & some of the topics we discuss:
https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/overview
One blog Flo! https://whoseshoes.wordpress.com/2015/02/23/in-the-shoes-of-florence-wilcock-divisional-director-specialist-services-obstetrician-kingston-hospital-ft/
http://matexp.org.uk/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
July is Group B Strep awareness month
Listen here whilst I chat to Jane Plumb founder & CEO of the charity GBS support about not only all things GBS but also how as a lay person she has led and inspired change.
Want to know more:
Joint patient information leaflet https://gbss.org.uk/product/free-leaflet-group-b-strep-and-pregnancy/
The translated leaflets available for download at https://gbss.org.uk/professional-resources/free-resources/gbs-information-in-your-own-language/
GBS3 Trial link https://www.gbs3trial.ac.uk/home.aspx
GBSS Professional Resources page https://gbss.org.uk/professional-resources/
Summary RCOG GBS GTG guideline https://gbss.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3.5.21_Updated_Group_B_Strep_Guidelines-1.pdf
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
The HSJ published a list of 20 people the the new NHS CEO should speak to when appointed and my great friend Gill Phillips was amongst them. True to form Gill immediately set me the challenge : what would i want the NHS CEO to know about maternity?
Challenge accepted - Wildcard is my response!
https://www.hsj.co.uk/the-20-wildcards-the-nhss-new-bosses-should-listen-to/7030341.article
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/workplace-workforce-issues/roles-responsibilities-consultant-report/
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmhealth/19/1902.htm
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What vaccines do we offer in pregnancy & why?
What information is there on Covid vaccination that can help you decide if you have it during your pregnancy?
Information for women:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/2021-02-24-combined-info-sheet-and-decision-aid.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/
More detailed info on Covid vaccine & flu vaccines:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939960/Inactivated_influenza_vaccine-information_for_healthcare_practitioners_2020_to_2021_v2.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/covid-19-vaccines-and-pregnancy/covid-19-vaccines-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/
How do vaccines work?
https://www.immunology.org/celebrate-vaccines/public-engagement/guide-childhood-vaccinations/how-vaccines-work
https://www.immunology.org/celebrate-vaccines/public-engagement/infographics
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Here I explore the issues when you are asked to look after friends, family or colleagues? How can we not blur the boundaries and ensure we are giving the best care?
https://www.guidelinesinpractice.co.uk/your-practice/weigh-up-the-risks-and-benefits-before-treating-members-of-your-family/305196.article
https://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g4281.full
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/good-medical-practice---english-20200128_pdf-51527435.pdf
https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/read-the-code-online/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Here I reflect on some of the strangeness of working in maternity during a global pandemic.
Learn about the campaign #ButNotMaternity trying to get rid of some of the restrictions that still seem to be being placed on pregnant women and families.
ButNotMaternity campaign
https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/covid-19/
The RCOG guidance
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/
A blog i wrote in the early days of the pandemic
http://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/matexp-heart-values-covid19/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out about the What Matters to you? campaign.
This episode focuses on leadership on the labour ward.
Although this episode was prepared partly as a talk for the RCOG labour ward leads course, a course held annually for all O&G senior trainees, much of what I talk about is applicable to anyone working in maternity care.
If you are not working in maternity I do hope you will still explore the resources below ,as well as the 4 levels of listening video here:
https://www.whatmatterstoyou.scot/resources/
https://www.whatmatterstoyou.scot/deep-listening/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I am coming back to the topic of induction when you are overdue as there is a new draft of NICE guidance that needs thought.
Want to read more of the evidence?
https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/nice-recommends-inducing-women-in-labour-earlier-in-new-draft-guidance
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047040
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-NG10082/documents/evidence-review-3
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047040
Are you being coercive?
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed8a1b746cc235b44a50be1/t/5f513d55247f1f797a16e3d4/1599159639127/Am+I+being+coercive.pdf
Information for women
https://assets.nhs.uk/prod/documents/IOL-leaflet-40plus-weeks_vTDF3v5.pdf
A thoughtful blog on the issues
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Who is responsible for pre conception care? How can you optimise the health of a mother and baby if you only meet them at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/assets/downloads/mbrrace-uk/reports/maternal-report-2020/MBRRACE-UK_Maternal_Report_2020_-_Lay_Summary_v10.pdf
Medicines and pregnancy & Valproate information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuBq2M1Me04
https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/
Planning a pregnancy?
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/trying-for-a-baby/planning-your-pregnancy/
Pregnancy and being overweight
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-being-overweight-during-pregnancy-and-after-birth-002.pdf
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1471-0528.15386
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Sometimes in the NHS it can feel like we are going round and round in circles when we are trying to make a change. Here I talk about some of my experiences and why staff can find it so difficult to embrace new ideas when they feel they have see it all before.
How might we share ideas and stop reinventing the wheel?
Networks
https://q.health.org.uk/blog-post/collaborating-for-success-using-evidence-for-quality-improvement/
https://fabnhsstuff.net/
matexp.org.uk
Continuity of care
https://www.evidentlycochrane.net/midwife-led-continuity-of-care/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/ltphimenu/maternity/targeted-and-enhanced-midwifery-led-continuity-of-carer/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Listen to my first ever guest Deepa Santhosh discuss her Quality improvement project on Upright Birth with inspiration for Lithotomy Challenge - You may wish to listen to Episode 21 if you haven't already. You can find Deepa on Twitter @deepasanthosh
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What are the challenges facing women with physical disability during pregnancy? Are we set up to meet their needs? How can we improve our knowledge and understanding & improve our care.
Lots to explore!
RCN resources - you can explore a wide range of conditions form this link including chronic conditions, deafness and blindness.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/womens-health/pregnancy-and-disability
Able to Parent - Emily & CJ explore what parenthood may mean for them https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000v2t4
https://www.francescamartinez.com/
BSL maternity journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fIgHt_pOwk
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
This week 3-9th May is Maternal Mental health awareness week & this year the theme is the Journey to Recovery. I thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about Birth Trauma and to reflect on my recent attendance at the Make Birth better Birth Trauma summit.
There are loads of free resources for maternity professionals women and families on birth trauma, want to explore more?
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/
http://www.unfoldyourwings.co.uk/
https://www.makebirthbetter.org/pdf-downloads-parents
https://www.makebirthbetter.org/free-downloads-professionals
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/ptsd-and-birth-trauma/
Video : Trauma and the nervous system, https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/copy-of-pv-podcasts-videos
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
One of my listeners suggested I read the book Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed & think about how to humanise institutional birth and especially the birth environment. So here goes!
Want to know more?
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/l25025610/16-birthing-positions-for-labour-images
https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/rebozo-in-an-nhs-setting
Want to undertake the 15 steps?
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-steps-maternity-toolkit-v9-1.pdf
Want to listen to Rachel Reed?
https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/the-midwives-cauldron
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Today I am talking about perineal tears, episiotomy and the stitches you may need with a vaginal birth as well as how you might prevent a more serious tear.
Find out more:
Perineal tears during childbirth – Poster (rcog.org.uk)
Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth (also known as obstetric anal sphincter injury – OASI) (rcog.org.uk)
Perineal Healing | POGP (thepogp.co.uk)Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma | Cochrane
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/what-happens/episiotomy-and-perineal-tears/#preventing-a-perineal-tear
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/tears/episiotomy/
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Who do Maternity notes belong to, what are they for, can you have copies?
Join me as I explore some of the issues about maternity handheld notes and some ideas about how things may improve in the future.
For more information:
https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/accessing-your-records/
https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/media/documents/NHSX_Records_Management_Code_of_Practice_2020_3.pdf
https://digital.nhs.uk/services/digital-maternity-programme/interoperable-maternity-records
http://www.preg.info/
http://helensandersonassociates.co.uk/person-centred-practice/one-page-profiles/
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This week follows on from last week's episode Aches and Pains to discuss some common pregnancy symptoms including hyperemesis and varicose veins.
Want to know more?
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/piles/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/pregnancy-sickness/https://www.dentalhealth.org/news/oral-health-and-pregnancy-six-things-every-mum-needs-to-know
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There are all sorts of odd pregnancy symptoms, too many for a single episode.
This week I talk about aches and pains next week I will tackle some other common symptoms in Blood & Guts.
Want to know more:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-pelvic-girdle-pain-and-pregnancy.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010655.pub3/full
Exercise
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/829894/5-physical-activity-for-pregnant-women.pdf
https://www.sixphysio.com/videos/pregnancy
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Its a year since I started on this adventure. This week I reflect on what I have learnt & assess how it compares with what I expected & hoped.
Thank you to everyone who listens and to all who have supported me on this journey.
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Why do we want to monitor the baby's heart beat in labour? what are the advantages or disadvantages of listening intermittently over continuous Cardiotocograph (CTG)?
Monty Python Hospital sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc
Evidence to consider:
https://www.cochrane.org/CD006066/PREG_continuous-cardiotocography-ctg-form-electronic-fetal-monitoring-efm-fetal-assessment-during-labour overview
https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5423/rr-5 overview
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.15535 computerised CTG
Improving how we do it:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/audit-quality-improvement/each-baby-counts/implementation/improving-fetal-monitoring/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/03/IFM-Resource-FINAL-04.03.20.pdf
Guidance
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/resources/interpretation-of-cardiotocograph-traces-pdf-248732173
https://physiological-ctg.com/index.html
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Why & how do we monitor babies' heart beats in pregnancy?
Want to understand more?
Dawes Redman video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcGtR4zcaYM
Some history of heart beat monitoring https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1471-0528.13151
Don't be tempted to DIY - seek professional advice & check ups
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/blogs-and-stories/im-pregnant/pregnancy-news-and-blogs/no-home-scanning-device-doppler-or-app-can-tell-you-if-your-baby-well
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What is a doula? How do maternity staff feel about them? How might we work more collaboratively with Doulas?
Want to explore more?
https://doula.org.uk/
https://doula.org.uk/doula-access-fund/
https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/nhs-doulas
https://www.doulaswithoutborders.com/
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Birth Options after caesarean is a choice facing many women. How can we provide good unbiased information to help their decision making?
Want to know more?
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg_45.pdf
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/research/projects/63-ukoss-uterine-rupture
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/birth-after-previous-caesarean/
Models trying to predict VBAC outcome
https://mfmunetwork.bsc.gwu.edu/PublicBSC/MFMU/VGBirthCalc/vagbirth.html
https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-019-2226-6
A woman's account of her journey to VBA2C
https://strongsincebirth.wordpress.com/
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What is critical care and why do some women need it as part of their maternity journey?
How can we best work together with critical care colleagues to make care seamless for women that need that little bit extra?
Want to understand more?
https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2020-06/EMC-Guidelines2018.pdf
https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/assets/_managed/cms/files/ICNARC_Report.pdf
http://www.londonscn.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/mat-nobodys-pt-whose-shose-case-studies-032017.pdf
What does it feel like from a woman's perspective?
http://headspace-perspective.com/2016/07/10/first-nobodys-patient-pilot-workshop/
https://healthtalk.org/conditions-threaten-womens-lives-childbirth-pregnancy/overview
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What pain relief is available in labour and what causes the pain anyway? How do different women experience & express their response to pain & how do we as professionals sometimes leap to conclusions from their behaviour.
Pregnant and want to know more?
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/ifp/chapter/Pain-relief
https://www.labourpains.com/home
Professionals wanting an update ?
TOG published by RCOG is open access https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tog.12196
https://www.kybeleworldwide.org/press/the-pain-of-childbirth-differing-cultural-perceptions/
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What is assisted vaginal birth? Why do obstetricians suggest it and what are we aiming to achieve?
Want to explore more?
More information for pregnant women
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi---vaginal-birth-final-28.04.2020.pdf
https://elearning.rcog.org.uk/easi-resource/pelvic-anatomy/passage-head-through-pelvis
https://web.bestbeginnings.org.uk/web/video/nhs-choices-what-is-involved-in-an-assisted-birth-11/videos
More detail & evidence & Biomechanics
https://optimalbirth.co.uk/index.php/courses-and-availability/biomechanics-for-birth-professionals
Assisted Vaginal Birth - Murphy - 2020 - BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Wiley Online Library
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Why is minimising blood loss after having a baby so important?
Maybe you had an above average blood loss after having a baby and you would like to understand more? What are the techniques and emergency actions the maternity team have available to look after women?
Info for pregnant women
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/heavy-bleeding-after-birth-postpartum-haemorrhage/
Understand a bit more about the global context of blood loss
https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/maternal_perinatal/pph-woman-trial/en/
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What is it like working in the high pressure environment and how can we look after oursleves and set realistic expectations of what we can do.
MatNeoQI safety culture survey
https://improvement.nhs.uk/documents/5039/Measuring_safety_culture_in_matneo_services_qi_1apr.pdf
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/workplace-workforce-issues/later-career-report/issues/burnout/
https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/nurse-managers/exclusive-6cs-nursing-values-to-be-rolled-out-to-all-nhs-staff-23-04-2014/
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The episodes builds on episode 30 statistics with a more in depth look at Caesarean Rates.
Why are they so variable, how can we categorise and study what is happening , what are the reasons for a Caesarean birth, why are they such a controversial topic?
More information:
National Sentinel CS audit 1624 RCOG NSCS Audit
Robson Classification WHO implementation https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/259512/9789241513197-eng.pdf?sequence=1
CS rates toolkit https://www.slideshare.net/NHSIQlegacy/pathways-to-success-focus-on-normal-birth
Maternal Request CS
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/choosing-to-have-a-caesarean-section/
https://www.birthrights.org.uk/campaigns-research/maternal-request-caesarean/
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Obstetrics can be an ethical minefield , what is considered ethical varies with our own personal beliefs, where in the world we practice, legislation, societal opinion and many other issues.
Listen to me to discuss the issues surrounding Down's syndrome screening in the UK how it has evolved over time , and how changing attitudes may influence it in the future
For more information you may like to explore:
Definition of a screening test https://www.bmj.com/content/suppl/2001/04/19/322.7292.986.DC1
Information on screening for pregnant women & professionals
https://www.arc-uk.org/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/advice-for-health-professionals-providing-pregnancy-screening-tests-published/
Information about Down's syndrome & peer support
https://positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk/
https://dontscreenusout.org/
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Happy New Year ! A traditional time for resolutions, so as we step into 2021 what action can we take to improve maternity care.
Some ideas:
http://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/putting-the-heart-into-matexp-heart-values/
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/campaigns-and-opinions/race-equality-taskforce/five-steps-for-healthcare-professionals/
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Maternity care doesn't stop just because its Christmas. Find out what it is like working over the Festive period.
This is my final episode for 2020. I would like to wish all my listeners well over the festive period and do hope you will join me again for me next episode on 2nd Jan to jump start 2021!
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What is induction of labour? Why is it so often suggested to women as a treatment for a problem in pregnancy? What are the downsides?
For more reading on induction here are some useful links:
https://www.cochrane.org/CD004945/PREG_induction-labour-women-normal-pregnancies-or-beyond-37-weeks
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg70/chapter/1-Guidance#recommended-methods-for-induction-of-labour
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/rcog-response-to-study-on-induction-of-labour-and-stillbirth-risk/
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1800566
https://www.rcm.org.uk/media/3924/professional-clinical-briefing-no-7-intrapartum-care-with-symptomsmrd010520.pdf
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Are vaginal examinations necessary in labour, we professionals take them for granted, what are they for , how useful can they be and what do women need to know?
More reading:
https://www.cochrane.org/CD010088/routine-vaginal-examinations-in-labour
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/es/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010088/full/es
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/06/15/the-anterior-cervical-lip-how-to-ruin-a-perfectly-good-birth/
Poster of other ways of knowing a woman is in labour:
https://twitter.com/StockportBirths/status/1329178012768735233/photo/1
Information for women:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/what-happens-during-labour-and-birth/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190/ifp/chapter/care-during-labour#vaginal-examinations
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Learn how we try and reach a diagnosis & listen to a discussion on how important are the investigations or tests we do along the way?
How do clinicians work with hospital managers? what are relationships like and what about clinical management posts how do they feel?
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What happens when a baby is bottom down or breech at the end of pregnancy? Can we encourage it to turn and what are the options for birth if it won't?
Want to try and turn your baby?
https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/baby-position/breech/
Cochrane ECV
https://pregnancy.cochrane.org/sites/pregnancy.cochrane.org/files/public/uploads/cochrane-review-of-ecv-at-term.pdf
Interested in understanding more about breech birth?
Hannah Term Breech trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673600028403/fulltext
RCOG guidance & Pt info https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.14466
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/breech-baby-at-the-end-of-pregnancy/
Frankfurt series
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.12033
Physiological breech birth https://breechbirth.org.uk/category/videos/ videos and algorithm
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How do we use data to support practice? Do we pick and choose what stats we share & what happens if we delve into some of the numbers in a little more detail?
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Interested in exploring some this week's topics in more detail:
Birthplace infographic
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/documents/Birth_place_decision_support_generic_2_.pdf
Caesarean rates https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/161442/WHO_RHR_15.02_eng.pdf?sequence=1
NMPA video that explains funnel plots
https://maternityaudit.org.uk/pages/Resources
Italian maternal mortality
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02916.x
Why does it seem like we are offering induction to more women for a big baby? Are babies getting bigger ? What drives us to offer intervention?
If you want to know more detail about the topics discussed in this episode these links may help:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng121/evidence/evidence-review-q-largeforgestationalage-baby-pdf-241806242780
Fetal growth surveillance current guidelines practice and challenges https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6042298/
Montgomery ruling
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/members/membership-news/og-magazine/december-2016/montgomery.pdf
Cochrane info graphic
https://pregnancy.cochrane.org/sites/pregnancy.cochrane.org/files/public/uploads/induction-for-macrosomia%20%28screen%29.pdf
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/research/ctu/trials/bigbaby
a mother’s perspective http://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/i-was-told-i-was-going-to-have-a-big-baby-and-then-what-happened/
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One of the first questions asked when a woman announces a pregnancy is 'when is it due?' How do we come up with the Expected Date of Delivery or EDD when a baby is due , is it accurate, is it important?
How much control do women have over the arrival of their baby and its eventual date of birth?
If you are interested in reading more about this topic here are a couple of links to explore
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/
https://www.everyweekcounts.com.au/
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This week how does it feel to be a consultant, how can we be responsible for everything yet not overwhelmed by this responsibility? How can we support new consultants as they step up & take this responsibility on?
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Warning this episodes deals with a sensitive and emotional subject. This week 9-15th Oct is Baby Loss Awareness week 2020 : https://babyloss-awareness.org/events/
Sadly not all of maternity care is happy.
A small number of babies die in the womb or shortly after birth. This episode is dedicated to them and their families.
If you need support with this episode
https://www.sands.org.uk/
Please do check out the two inspirational women I mention:
Catherine https://www.thepinksnblues.co.uk/
Leigh http://headspace-perspective.com/
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This week is a little different.
I want to talk about the inequality in outcomes for Black and Asian mothers and babies identified in Mbrrace reports that monitor maternity outcomes in the UK. Its a difficult issue to tackle from my position as a white obstetrician, but I wanted to as its far too important a topic to ignore.
Grace, a midwife I work with has started her ' Brown Mama, Brown me' podcast to share the personal maternity experiences of 'Brown women' and of 'Brown' maternity staff, as fellow podcasters we got chatting. The result is this joint episode , a fascinating opportunity to share ideas and talk about the challenges we face. Moving forward I hope I prove a useful ally as she brings her ideas about raising awareness to fruition.
Copy the link to listen Or search for Brown Mama, Brown me episode ‘ All allies matter’in your podcast directory
https://open.spotify.com/show/5V405mUtw3QG33Y1ZN59FL
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brown-mama-brown-me/id1512677691
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What's in a name? This episode talks about using our names to introduce ourselves , knowing the names of other members of the team and knowing the name of women we care for.
Not rocket science!
Resources you might find helpful that I mention in this episode are:
https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/
https://theatrecaps.com/
https://ppestickers.com/
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In my second episode focused on language we use I discuss abbreviations and jargon. Why do we use them? Are there alternatives? Can we make the maternity notes more intelligible to women?
If you haven't already done so please do listen to Episode 23 Language part 1 and take a look at the links in the programme notes.
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Language we use can have a big and sometimes unintentionally detrimental impact. This is such a large topic i am going to focus on it for two episodes.
This week I talk about common phrases or words we use that can mean something very different to the women and families on the receiving end.
Here is some excellent further reading if you are interested in exploring this in more depth.
https://whoseshoes.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/in-the-shoes-of-jen-phillips-word-nerd-and-mum-of-two/
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/02/08/humanising-birth-does-the-language-we-use-matter/
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Hang on I thought I was training to be a doctor, so how did I end up spending so much time teaching ? What do I teach, how do we teach?
I mention a couple of maternity teaching programes in this episode but these are just examples there are others and of course you can design your own teaching sessions too:
https://www.promptmaternity.org/
https://www.alsg.org/en/files/KFactsheet.pdf
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What does lithotomy mean, why is lithotomy position commonly used for birth in western countries & what can we do about this?
To explore the issues raise din this episode please check out #lithotomychallenge on twitter & read the following blogs
http://matexp.org.uk/matexp-and-me/the-matexp-lithotomy-challenge/
http://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/lithotomychallenge-on-nhsdoathon-day/
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When did ultrasound become such an important tool in obstetrics and how do obstetricians learn to understand those grey fuzzy images?
What are we looking at and how do we interpret what we see?
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What about maternal mental health ? What role do we play as obstetricians in caring for women's mental health?
Find out how some of the national focus on maternal mental health is implemented on the ground.
If you are interested watch our series of videos from our 2018 #MatExp MindNBody 'Whose shoes' project: http://matexp.org.uk/the-matexp-journey/mindnbody-advent-2018/
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Find out how we hand over at the beginning and end of a shift and why ward rounds are important to me.
Learn about SBAR a structured hand over tool we use
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My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Why is postnatal care a problem?
Learn some common problems, tips and check out this resource:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/detailed-information/drugs-in-breastmilk/
Follow the pioneering postnatal work of @SunitaS2016 & get inspired
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out a bit more about the practical aspects of operating and how any surgeon depends on the team around them
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out a bit more about what guidelines we follow and how evidence based medicine works in practice. How can we use guidance to offer consistent high quality care to women but also to offer individual women choice.
What about the Dads? Its a question that frequently crops up at the maternity Whose Shoes workshops & one I have been asked to talk about. So this week's Episode is all about Dads. (Yes, I know not all partners are male , and some women are single parents & yes, I will come on to discuss these in future episodes bear with me!)
A useful resource you might like to explore is Dadpad https://thedadpad.co.uk/ I mention it in the episode & we have some hard copies at my work that were donated to us. Of course there are lots of other resources you could choose to use but this gives you a taste.
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What if we make mistakes , we are only human after all? Find out what systems are in place to ensure mistakes are less likely to have a negative impact on maternity care.
Also what if we do make a mistake? Find out what happens next and how we learn from it.
You may be interested to also read my blog that I mention in the zesty bit of today's episode
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2017/06/23/florence-wilcock-black-box-thinking-in-maternity-care/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out what it was like completing my training part time, what does it take to run a family and keep your mind on the job?
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out a bit more about how the way I operate during a Caesarean section has evolved during my career and what has prompted these changes.
You might like to check out @JennytheM on twitter #SkintoSkin #ifbabiescouldtalk
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
Let me know if there are particular subjects you would like me to chat about in future
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Homebirth might be considered pure midwifery led care. What can I do as an obstetrician to try and understand why women chose homebirth? What can I contribute to the my local homebirth team and the women they care for?
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
There is a lot of focus on Continuity of Care in midwifery care at the moment, but what does continuity of care look like from an obstetric perspective?
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity or @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
In this episode learn more about my own experience of giving birth & how it has influenced my practice.
For more information about me I can be found on twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod & do check #MatExp and matexp.org.uk for ideas on how to improve women’s experience of maternity care.
My beautiful art work is by Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out what it is like to be on the other side, what is it like being pregnant when you work in maternity care?
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Find out what it is like to work the night shift & how it feels to be on call from home.
For more information about me I can be found on twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod & do check #MatExp and matexp.org.uk for ideas on how to improve women’s experience of maternity care.
My beautiful art work is by Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
In this episode learn a bit more about the day to day difference between obstetricians and midwives as I talk about the roles and explore the mechanisms of birth.
For more information about me I can be found on twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod & do check #MatExp and matexp.org.uk for ideas on how to improve women’s experience of maternity care.
My beautiful art work is by Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Follow me as I broaden my horizons with a detour into two other specialties , looking after newborn babies in the neonatal unit and working in paediatric surgery
For more information about me I can be found on twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod & do check #MatExp and matexp.org.uk for ideas on how to improve women’s experience of maternity care.
my beautiful art work is by Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
Hear about how as a trainee obstetrician I step up and start taking responsibility in independent practice.
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
How does one get started in obstetrics and how does one start to learn surgical skills?
Follow my first steps into my chosen specialty.
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
What is an obstetrician and what motivated me to become one?
As always you can find me on twitter @FWmaternity
Follow #MatExp or check out matexp.org.uk for ideas about improving maternity expereince
With thanks for my beautiful artwork to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk
I am an NHS obstetrician hoping to share some thoughts and experiences about my working life. Join me to share what shaped me, learn about my training and find out more about my day to day job.
You can find me on Twitter @FWMaternity and do please check out #MatExp & MatExp.org.uk linking professionals and families who are working together to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork was done by Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk