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In part 2 of this podcast, as we continue to discuss with world-renowned cardiologist Dr Nanette Wenger we find out what ‘Life’s Simple 7’ is and things that can help a woman come into her pregnancy healthy. When research studies are done to investigate a matter, it is best to research the subject’s exact characteristics for example gender such that the conclusions made are more accurate. Dr Wenge...

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death of women in the US.What do you want to know about heart disease in pregnant women, and from whom should you learn? It should be from the person that has done overwhelmingly the most work and research on the topic at hand. We are excited to have world- renowned, who's who pioneer of female-focused heart disease Dr Nanette Wenger. In this podcast, we learn...

More about bacteria and viruses in pregnant women by infectious disease specialist Dr Bolaji Ogunsakin Support the show

Dr Ogunsakin infectious diseases specialist Tola about infections and pregnancy During pregnancy, hemorrhage and cardiovascular conditions are the leading causes of death. At birth and shortly after, infection is the leading cause. Invasive group A streptococci infection is an uncommon but well-recognized serious infectious disease condition in pregnancyand the postpartum period. The annual incide...

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Can you be a surgeon and a also mother simultaneously, what is the attrition rate of female general surgery residents in their trainingIn this episodes we also talk about the "disappearing" black doctors , what is happening to minority physicians in the lifespan of their careers At the end Dr Miller shares a poem she wrote "Red Sea" from a patient from her palliative medicine p...

Covid and a special group of women Support the show

Can I get the both the flu shot and the Covid shot in pregnancy Will the covid vaccine make me infertile How can you say the vaccine is safe when it was developed so quickly Rubella and Zika virus infections caused the pregnant mother to have malformed babies will Covid infection or vaccination do the same to my baby ? Support the show

Dr Carly Ebanks GI specialist, that is specialist of stomach, bowels and and gastro- intestinal tracts speaks on the common issues of pregnancy and how he as a specialist gets involved When does nausea and vomiting of pregnancy need admission for more management? Support the show

Kirsten Wilder Co-founder of Students For Comprehensive Sex Education and aspiring law student speaks about what it means to have a sexually transmitted disease as a teenager and what you could do when you have an intense sexual feeling towards someone Support the show

Timestamps (01:20) Lavender scare (02:10) Feminist method of eating order treatment (03:00) Adolescent sexuality (05:00) Comprehensive sex education (08:08) Consent (09:25) Benefits and pitfalls of abstinence only sex ed(14:54) Empowered by sex ed information (15:50) Bills and legislative effects(20:45) Prevalence of abstinence only (25:25) Erin Owens’ interest in law Is checking out school sex ed...

Timestamps(01:12) Covid and mental health (02:35) Higher depression rates in America (05:02) Stigma surrounding mental health (06:35) Culture of suicide (10:38) Mental health screening (14:24) Why psychiatry? (18:50) Mental effects of pandemic (23:23) Mental health support for women during pregnancy (27:15) Issues with Telehealth(29:00) Practical tips to mitigate mental health risks R U OK? A conv...

Iconic historic black school of medicine embarks on big project to investigate reasons behind why minority women die at an alarming rate in the state of Georgia in and around pregnancyDr Cheryl Franklin Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and co-lead investigator explains this to usYou yourself can actually be of help! Register at GA-IMPROVE@MSM.edu#Morehouseschoolof medicine # MSM #...

Iconic historic black school of medicine embarks on big project to investigate reasons behind why minority women die at an alarming rate in the state of Georgia in and around pregnancyDr Cheryl Franklin Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and co-lead investigator explains this to usYou yourself can actually be of help! Register at GA-IMPROVE@MSM.eduTimestamps:(01:00) Dr. Cheryl Frank...

Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Brad Bootstaylor, Founder of See Baby Maternity Center and Author of Shared Decision Making brings powerful insight into issues in a pregnant woman that make her high risk and could adversely affect her or her baby. In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why your minority doctor that has taken care of you for years is suddenly and unceremoniously not...

What conditions make a woman #needsurgeryinpregnancy How does the surgery and all that goes with it -#anesthesia, #positioningforsurgeyofapregnant woman and blood loss affect the pregnant mother or the unborn baby#Roboticsurgeon #DrPatrickNar-Marty dissects into these issuesTimestamps (00:55) Introduction of Dr. Patrick Nar-Marty(01:55) Breast cancer in pregnancy (06:07) Assisting minority women(0...

Who ( or what ) is a Doula ?In this Cocoa Pods podcast,Coral Riviera answers these questions describes Doula responsibilities and the requirements for Doula training What pregnancy changes could happen to your body that a chiropractor would be interested in ?Are you curious about the factors that cause pregnant women to develop specific loose joints called subluxation and posture changes in pregna...

Educator, Dr Alma Mundy helps us understand the mind and thinking in teenage years that can lead to behavior with un-intended consequencesTimestamps:(00:30) Dr. Alma Mundy’s intro (01:25) Nonacademic factors that affect education (05:40) Sexual education in school (14:00) Positive body imaging (21:00) Supporting families in need (24:40) Dr. Alma Mundy’s education (30:45) Conflict resolution (37:05...

Could mental health issues really kill a woman in pregnancy? Mental health causes of maternal morbidity and mortality even though significant are almost always preventable. Timestamps (01:25) Causes/prevention of maternal deaths (03:10) 4th trimester postpartum care (05:25) Substance abuse(07:20) Symptoms of postpartum depression (08:35) Mental health issues during a pandemic(09:48) Racial distrib...

What are the mental health challenges women face in pregnancyWhy are some of these symptoms missed at times even by closest family members. Licensed Counselor Myrana Craig, Director of Enhance Behavioral Health helps us understand betterTimestamps(01:25) Mental health issues during pregnancy (02:20) Superwoman syndrome (03:33) Barriers in accessing mental health treatment (05:00) Seeking a mental...

Obstetric Providers' collaboration-problem defined-scarcity of obstetric providers; why obgyns and midwives should work togetherWhy do some women choose home births what are some of the thinking and reasoning behind this choiceTime stamps (00:30) Friction between OB’s and midwife (03:40) The need of collaboration (05:40) Home birth midwives (12:50) Certified professional midwives vs nurse mid...

Caregivers for women in pregnancy ,labor and beyond; an obgyn doctor and a midwife define and discuss the problem of the sparsity of professional providers for pregnant women in rural GeorgiaTimestamps(01:30) Shortage of OB providers in rural areas (02:35) Role of certified nurse midwife (04:43) Factors that contribute to maternal mortality(05:30) Adolescent pregnancy (09:05) Lack of access to hea...

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