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Nov 2021
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#305 OB for the Internist: What to Expec...

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
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 
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