True Birth

Breech babies (or butt first) account for about 3% of babies at term. In this episode Dr. Abdelhak and Kristin take a comprehensive look at breech birth, including how to choosing the best route for delivery and then prepare for that type of birth.  One of the most widely used techniques is an external cephalic version.  External cephalic version (ECV) is the name given to a procedure in which the...

The incidence of multiple gestation (twin, triplet and more pregnancy) has gone up significantly over the past several decades, as women are using fertility stimulating drugs for ovulation induction, superovulation, and assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) more and more.  Being in the vaginal delivery business, we often find women with twins or triplet pregnanci...

Deciding weather or not to get the COVID vaccine during pregnancy can be a major cause of undue stress for many pregnant women during this precious time. ACOG (the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) recommends getting the vaccine during pregnant and lactation. You can see their recommendations here .  Even with these recommendations It can help to hear from a physician personally...

When Kristin (a midwife, mind you) joined Dr. Yaakov Abdlehak over 10 years ago she was shocked to learn how high his induction rate was but also how high his vaginal delivery rate was.  This man, she thought, was using a commonly frowned on method of childbirth to successfully achieve vaginal deliveries.  Midwives are often taught that the fastest was to an unplanned and an unwanted cesarean birt...

Who are we? We're Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a NYC metro area Perinatologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor and Certified Nurse Midwife Kristin Mallon. The best advice on any given subject comes from experts in that field.  This podcast is all about getting inside of the head of those other people who are in the labor room who are not experiencing birth for the first or second time. In fact, its their...

You're going to have a baby. Now what? Don't worry, we've got your vbac. Welcome to True Birth, the podcast that's all about giving you raw, honest truths when it comes to pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Join Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a NYC metro area Perinatologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor, and his trusty sidekick Certified Nurse Midwife Kristin Mallon as they share their...