The OBservations Podcast

In this episode of Caring for Both, host Jordan Butler reflects on the achievements of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) throughout the year. Joined by Dr. Christina Francis, Dr. Susan Bane, and Rebecca Weaver, they discuss the growth in student and resident involvement, the establishment of special interest groups, and significant advocacy wins, includi...

In this episode of Caring for Both , host Rebecca Weaver sits down with Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation, to unpack the implications of Virginia’s proposed “Right to Reproductive Freedom Act.” This amendment, slated for a 2026 vote, could enshrine abortion as a constitutional right and remove critical safeguards for women and families. Victoria shares insights on what this means f...

In this episode of Caring for Both , Dr. Susan Bane sits down with Rep. Greg Murphy, MD , to discuss the newly introduced Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act . This landmark legislation, introduced by Rep. Murphy and Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, seeks to restore abortion training to an opt-in policy, ensuring medical residents can pursue their careers without compromising their convi...

In this episode of Caring for Both , Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Dr. George Delgado, founder of the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) Network and author of Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice . They discuss the growing prevalence of chemical abortions, the life-saving potential of APR, and the myths surrounding this treatment. Dr. Delgado shares inspiring stories of babies saved,...

In this episode Caring for Both , AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis is joined by Gabriella McIntyre, an attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to unpack the legal battle challenging the FDA’s decision to loosen safety standards for abortion pills. Gabriella explains why ADF and the state of Louisiana are fighting to reinstate in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone, highlighting...

In this powerful episode of Caring for Both , AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Rosalie Markezich, a young woman from Louisiana who bravely shares her personal experience with chemical abortion pills—obtained online and under coercion. Rosalie’s story is not just heartbreaking; it’s a wake-up call about the dangers of unregulated abortion pill distribution.  Rosalie is now a plaintif...

In this episode, Dr. David Prentice, President and Founding Board Member of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology (SALT) joins AAPLOG to discuss AAPLOG’s Committee Opinion on the Ethical Treatment of Human Embryos—a document he helped author—and explore what it means to uphold the dignity of the youngest and most vulnerable in science and medicine. Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org Beco...

Dr. Ingrid Skop and Dr. Susan Bane take a closer look at the Complex Family Planning Fellowship, the program created to train physicians in late-term abortion. Learn how this training arose not from patient or doctor demand, but from a deliberate agenda by pro-abortion advocates and funders.  Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org Become a member at www.aaplog.org/join Join our mailing list here. C...

 Brief Description: In today's episode, we discuss pro-life medical advocacy on Capitol Hill with Rebecca Weaver, the Director of Advocacy and Policy at AAPLOG.  Rebecca discusses AAPLOG's recent trip to Washington, D.C. to bring the medical voice of the pro-life movement to Capitol Hill.  She discusses meetings with lawmakers to advocate for certain policy changes on behalf of pro-life...

In this second half of a two-part conversation, Dr. Sean Hutzler discusses EMTALA and how it affects emergency obstetric care. Dr. Hutzler is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing community medicine in Corpus Christi, TX. He has experience in a wide variety of Emergency Medicine practice settings including large academic/referral centers, rural emergency medicine, community eme...

In this first of a two-part conversation, Dr. Sean Hutzler discusses EMTALA and how it affects emergency obstetric care. Dr. Hutzler is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing community medicine in Corpus Christi, TX. He has experience in a wide variety of Emergency Medicine practice settings including large academic/referral centers, rural emergency medicine, community emergency...

Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life compares & contrasts state-level pro-life laws that were in place before  Roe and after  Dobbs . Clarke Forsythe serves as Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life and is author of two books about the infamous Supreme Court decision, Pushing Roe v. Wade  Over the Brink: The Battle for America’s Heart, the Human Right to Life, and a Future Full of...

Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life  discusses the history of Roe v. Wade and the foundational errors that ultimately led to its overturning. Clarke Forsythe serves as Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life and is author of two books about the infamous Supreme Court decision, Pushing Roe v. Wade  Over the Brink: The Battle for America’s Heart, the Human Right to Life, and a Future Fu...

In this second half of a two-part conversation, Dr. Kerri Brackney and Dr. Robin Pierucci discuss their perspectives on premature prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM), especially previable or periviable PPROM. Dr. Brackney addresses the considerations physicians have when treating pregnant mothers and their preborn babies who are facing PPROM. She is double board certified in obstetrics & gyn...

Dr. Kerri Brackney and Dr. Robin Pierucci discuss their perspectives on premature prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM), especially previable or periviable PPROM. Dr. Brackney addresses the considerations physicians have when treating pregnant mothers and their preborn babies who are facing PPROM. She is double board certified in obstetrics & gynecology as well as maternal fetal medicine. Dr....

From an AAPLOG-led letter to the FDA to a major pro-life victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, there's a lot happening in Washington, DC. AAPLOG's Director of Advocacy and Policy, Rebecca Weaver, joins AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis to offer updates. Read the letter: https://aaplog.org/six-medical-professional-organizations-sign-letter-urging-fda-to-address-public-health-crisis-caused-by-...

Lori Kuykendall, President of Beacon Health Education Services, discusses sexual integrity, what it means, and how it can be used to promote patient health. Lori earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Education from Texas A&M University and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from Liberty University. She started in prevention education at the Women’s Pregnancy Center in Houston in...

Dr. Francis Nuthalapaty discusses ways that pro-life physicians can support medical residents in our current medical culture surrounding abortion.  Dr. Nuthalapaty is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as maternal fetal medicine. He serves as the founding program director for the OB-GYN residency program at his Florida hospital.  Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org Becom...

In this special extended episode, Creighton University Professor of Medical Humanities Charles Camosy discusses ethical considerations for a life-affirming approach to treating pregnant women diagnosed with brain death during pregnancy. This discussion with AAPLOG Board Vice Chair and board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Susan Bane comes in the wake of the tragic case of Adriana Smith, a pregnant mom who wa...

Secular Pro-Life's Monica Snyder is back for another "reverse interview," in which she asks AAPLOG CEO and board-certified OB-GYN questions that non-medical pro-life advocates might have for a pro-life physician. Today's topic is what it's like to be a life-affirming physician in a pro-abortion culture. Secular Pro-Life's website: https://secularprolife.org/ Learn mor...

Family physician Dr. Karen Poehailos explains how fertility awareness-based tools like FEMM Health can be key for promoting health in the youth population. Register for FEMM's medical management masterclass BY MAY 31! The course is held June 6 - 8 in Columbus, OH: https://femmhealth.org/course/mm-masterclass2025/ FEMM Health for Teens:  femmhealth.org/teen Professional education:  femmhealth....

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Christina Francis, Dr. Susan Bane, and Dr. Chris Cirucci discuss a recently published video from AAPLOG encouraging pro-life medical professionals and advocates to mobilize behind life-affirming physicians as they forge a new path forward for medicine. Learn more about how you can join the movement: https://aaplog.org/mobilize/ Learn more about us at ww...

AAPLOG's very own Director of Research, Dr. Donna Harrison, breaks down the groundbreaking new reports finding a nearly 11 percent complication rate of the abortion drug mifepristone. Read the reports: EPPC: https://eppc.org/publication/stop-harming-women/ EPPC Fact Sheet on Excluded Adverse Events: https://eppc.org/publication/fact-sheet-excluded-adverse-events-in-real-world-study-of-mifepri...

Dr. Christina Francis, Dr. Susan Bane, and Dr. Chris Cirucci discuss a recently published video from AAPLOG encouraging pro-life medical professionals and advocates to mobilize behind life-affirming physicians as they forge a new path forward for medicine. Learn more about how you can join the movement: https://aaplog.org/mobilize/ Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org Become a member at www.aaplo...

Dr. Richard Fehring exposits the case for considering the menstrual cycle as a vital sign and how hormone measurement can be used to identify and treat reproductive health conditions. Dr. Richard Fehring is a Professor Emeritus at Marquette University College of Nursing, a research scientist at the Institute for Natural Family Planning, developer of the Marquette Method of NFP, a fellow in the Ame...