The Labor and Delivery Experience

Considering a hysterectomy can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Ob/Gyn Time, Erica Newlin, MD, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Tarangi Sutaria, MD, discuss what a hysterectomy is, why it may be recommended, and the different surgical approaches available. They cov ...  Show more

Emotional changes during pregnancy and after birth are common but knowing what’s normal and when to seek support can make a meaningful difference. In this episode of Ob/Gyn Time, Erica Newlin, MD, is joined by Lulu Zhao, MD, Co‑Director of Women’s Behavioral Health at Cleveland C ...  Show more

Welcome to the first episode of Mother Tongue. In this episode, three expat mama's Ellis, Jess and Maryanne who make up the Mother Tongue team, discuss their birthing experiences. Maryanne talks us through her 27-hour labour and the advantages of using a tens machine. Ellis ...  Show more

Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 t ...  Show more

This week, it’s all about birth plans. Do you need one? And what should go into it? And what happens when things don’t go according to plan? From choices about who’s in the room, to doulas, to epidurals, to what to do with your placenta and cord blood, this episode will help you ...  Show more

In this solo episode, I’m diving into the natural rhythms of labor and how we can work with them—not against them. We’ll talk about what the stages of labor really look like, how long they typically last (because every body and every birth is different!), and what can ...