The OB/GYN Resident Survival Guide

#25: Preeclampsia Risk Factors (And When to Start Aspirin)

This episode breaks down the risk factors for preeclampsia, split into high-risk and moderate-risk categories, and covers when to initiate low-dose aspirin for prevention.
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#24: Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Who to Screen, When to Screen, and How

A practical breakdown of cervical cancer screening guidelines for OB/GYN residents and medical students. Covers who to screen, when to start and stop, the three screening methods, and when to continue screening beyond age 65.
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#23: Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy: Prevention, Management, and Something Called Neiguan's Point??

Nausea and vomiting affects 50–80% of pregnancies. This episode breaks down the full spectrum from morning sickness to hyperemesis gravidarum, including etiology, diagnostic criteria, prevention strategies, and your first- through fourth-line treatment options.
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#22: OB/GYN Career Paths - Part 2: Generalist, Hospitalist, Locums & Per Diem Roles Explained

This episode breaks down the 3 ways to practice as an OB/GYN attending—generalist, hospitalist, and locums/per diem—covering the pros and cons of each to help you plan your life after residency. Part TWO of OB/GYN Career Paths.
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#21: OB/GYN Career Paths - Part 1: The 4 Practice Models Every Resident Needs to Know Before Job Searching

This episode breaks down the 4 main employment structures for OB/GYN attendings—private practice, academic, hospital-owned, and county/city owned—covering the real pros and cons of each to help you find the right fit.
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#20: GBS in Labor: Who Gets Antibiotics and Why

A practical breakdown of GBS prophylaxis in labor, including who needs treatment, when to start antibiotics, and how to manage penicillin allergies. Covers the key rules every OB provider needs to know on Labor & Delivery.
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#19: Make SENSE of Prenatal Genetic Screening - cfDNA, First & Second Trimester, Sequential & Integrated Screen

A clear overview of prenatal genetic screening options, including first- and second-trimester screening, sequential and integrated screening, and cell-free DNA testing. Covers timing, components, limitations, and how to counsel patients on screening vs. diagnostic testing.
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#18: OCPs Made Simple: Mechanism, Dosing Regimens, and the Difference Between Monophasic & Multiphasic Formulations

A clear breakdown of combined oral contraceptives, including how they suppress ovulation, cyclic vs continuous dosing, and what actually differentiates monophasic and multiphasic formulations.
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#17: Diagnose & Manage Intraamniotic Infection (Intrapartum Edition)

Learn how to recognize and manage intraamniotic infection (chorioamnionitis), including key diagnostic criteria, maternal and neonatal risks, and evidence-based antibiotic treatment. A practical overview for OB/GYN residents, interns, and medical students on Labor & Delivery.
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#16: Advanced Maternal Age: Risks & Recommendations

Advanced maternal age is the new normal. This episode reviews the definition of AMA, maternal risks, fetal risks, and evidence-based counseling, screening, and management options.
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