The IJOA Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the work and dedication required to present the Ostheimer lecture and the lessons learned along the way. We discuss some of the studies that are a "must know" if you are an anesthesiologist, obstetrician, L&D nurse, researcher, or advocate for maternal health

In this episode, we dive into how racism, discrimination, and implicit bias shape the assessment and treatment of childbirth pain in the United States. Drawing from the recent scoping review, “Discrimination, racism, and bias in childbirth pain management in the United States,” we unpack the literature documenting disparities in labor pain assessment, analgesia access, neuraxial uptake, communicat...

In this episode, Dr. Hofkamp and Dr. Luke delve into their research on pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD). Unfortunately, PDCD is a growing problem in the United States and other countries as well. Until recently, most research related to this topic has relied on the actions (e.g., administration of opioids) taken by anesthesiologists rather than on what matters, patients' experience. There is a...

In this episode, Professor Ginosar reminds us that reports in obstetric anesthesia have historically tended to infer causality rather than casual associations. His witty study is an excellent example of approaching fundamental questions. Through a reductio ad absurdum design, he demonstrates the pitfalls of making inferences like epidurals increasing the incidence of cesarean deliveries, autism, o...

Our editor-in-chief shares the inspiration behind the IJOA podcast and introduces the first three episodes, which will be released soon. Stay tuned for these episodes and more exciting content in the future.