What to expect when you’re taking care of a patient who’s expecting! This fantastic episode will help you work through preconception counseling with ease, assess and treat non-obstetrical acute concerns in pregnant patients, and help you conceptualize best practices for postpartum care. We are joined by expert guest Dr. Xiaolei Chen.

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Credits

Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Beth Garbitelli
Show Notes by: Shelagh Browne
Cover Art and Infographic: Edison Jyang
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Xiaolei Chen MD

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Show Segments

Intro
Picks of the week
Preconception counseling
Lifestyle: caffeine, alcohol, exercise
Preconception medications
Management of acute complaints during pregnancy
Go-to medications for acute complaints during pregnancy
Chronic diseases during pregnancy
Postpartum management
Breastfeeding recommendations
Take-home points
Outro