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SMFM's Podcast Series
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Welcome to the SMFM Podcast Series! The SMFM podcast will include an array of topics that touch the MFM world including Congenital Heart Disease, Mental Illness, 3D Ultrasound, preventing Burnout and more.If you would like to submit a discussion topic, leave a comment, or are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact [email protected] views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the podcast series are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only. The "SMFM" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Episodes
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Diabetes Technology Series: Insulin Formulations
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we continue our Diabetes Technology Series with a discussion of insulin formulations and practical considerations for insulin therapy in pregnancy. Dr. Rachel Harrison joins Drs. Linda Barbour and Celeste Durnwald to explore basal, rapid-acting, and…
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Diabetes Technology Series: CGM Remote Monitoring and Billing in Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we continue our Diabetes Technology Series with a practical discussion on remote glucose monitoring in pregnancy. Dr. Heidi Leftwich is joined by Dr. Karin Fox and Dr. Amy Valent to explore how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and other remote monitoring...
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Diabetes Technology Series: Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we kick off our Diabetes Technology Series with a practical discussion on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in pregnancy. Dr. Irina Cassimatis is joined by Dr. Camille Powe and Dr. Ashley Battarbee to explore how CGM data can inform diabetes...
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Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
In this SMFM Podcast episode, Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Ahize Eke discuss SMFM's updated statement on acetaminophen use during pregnancy. They examine concerns about possible associations between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes, review the limitations of the...
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Approaching the Blank Document: gamification of manuscript writing from a trainee's perspective
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Rachel Harrison is joined by Dr. Minhazur Sarker to discuss one of the most common challenges in academic medicine: turning research into a completed manuscript. Despite the time and effort invested in research, a significant portion of work…
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What Obstetric Clinicians Should (and Shouldn't) Apply in Pregnancy
The updated 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduce notable changes in protein recommendations, dietary patterns, and overall messaging, but how do these updates translate to pregnancy care? In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Amy Valent is joined by Dr. Cara Dolin and…
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Collaborating for Better Birth Outcomes: SMFM and SOGH
In this episode, we interview the presidents of SMFM and SOGH about their new strategic partnership to strengthen hospital-based obstetric care. They discuss the evolving role of OB hospitalists, why this collaboration was needed, and what it means for improving teamwork, safety, and patient...
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American Heart Month: Checklists for Preeclampsia Risk-Factor Screening to Guide Recommendations for Prophylactic Low-Dose Aspirin
Description: In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we continue our American Heart Month series highlighting Patient Safety and Quality (PSQI) tools designed to improve cardiovascular outcomes in pregnancy. Dr. Melissa Spiel is joined by Dr. Andy Combs and Dr. Jamie Morgan to discuss the updated…
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American Heart Month: Postpartum Discharge Checklist for Hypertensive Disorders
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we continue a three-part American Heart Month series highlighting Patient Safety and Quality (PSQI) tools developed to improve cardiovascular outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Dr. Bart Staat is joined by Dr. Kelly Gibson and Dr. Ralph Burns,...
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American Heart Month: Checklists for Triage and Work-up of Patients with Symptoms Suggestive of Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we launch a three-part series in recognition of American Heart Month focused on Patient Safety and Quality (PSQI) tools that support standardized, evidence-based cardiovascular care across pregnancy and the postpartum period. Dr. Melissa Spiel is joined by Dr....
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Respiratory Disease Season 2025-2026
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Janine Rhoades welcomes Dr. Andrea Edlow to discuss the 2025–2026 respiratory disease season and vaccine recommendations for pregnant patients. They review the major respiratory threats—COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and pertussis—and emphasize the importance…
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Folic Acid
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Rupesh Patel welcomes Dr. Amy Valent to discuss folic acid and its critical role in pregnancy. They review dietary and supplemental sources, the distinctions between folate, folic acid, and methylfolate, and evidence-based recommendations for dosing before...
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Cell-free DNA screening
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Bart Staat welcomes Dr. Britton Rink to discuss the updated SMFM Consult #74: Cell-free DNA screening for aneuploidies: Updated Guidelines. They explore key changes from previous guidance, including recommendations for sex chromosome aneuploidy,...
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Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Amy Valent welcomes Dr. Teresa Sparks and Dr. Mary Norton, authors of the upcoming SMFM Consult on the evaluation and management of non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis. Together, they explore updated recommendations on nonimmune hydrops (primarily in singleton...
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Obstetric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Rupesh Patel welcomes Dr. Kay Daniels and Dr. Carey Eppes for an important conversation on emergency preparedness in the setting of obstetric (OB) care. Together, they break down the four key principles of emergency preparedness—mitigation, preparedness,...
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Measles in 2025: A Preventable Threat
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Ahmed Zaki Moustafa welcomes Dr. Irene Stafford to discuss the current measles outbreak in the US. Together, they review treatment and management options for measles, and strategies for how to rebuild patient confidence in the MMR vaccine amid rising…
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Vector-Borne Illnesses in Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Rachel Harrison welcomes Dr. Christina Megli to discuss vector-borne illnesses like Lyme, malaria, and dengue—highlighting symptoms, current trends, and diagnostic approaches. Together, they review treatment and management strategies, and offer practical...
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Threats to Vaccine Access, Information and Research
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Alireza Shamshirsaz welcomes Dr. Laura Riley, Chair of OB-GYN at Weill Cornell Medicine who was also the first OB-GYN to serve on the advisory committee for immunization practice at the CDC. Together, they discuss recent threats to vaccine access, the…
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US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use Updates
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Adam Crosland is joined by Dr. Sarah Horvath. Together, they discuss updates made to the CDC MEC and best practices for patient counseling. Click here for the full episode transcript.
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Cancer in Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Amy Valent is joined by Drs. Clarissa Bonanno and Elyce Cardonick, two of the authors of the SMFM Consult Series on Cancer and Pregnancy. Together, they discuss the complex and evolving landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy....
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2025 SMFM President: Dr. Sindhu Srinivas
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Shad Deering welcomes Dr. Sindhu Srinivas, the newly appointed President of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Srinivas shares her journey to becoming an MFM, reflects on the mentors who shaped her path, and discusses her early involvement in...
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Community Engagement 102
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Amy Valent welcomes back Dr. Ebony Carter, Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill, for a deeper discussion on community engagement in MFM practice. Building on the insights from Community Engagement 101, Dr. Carter shares her...
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to be negative. In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Rachel Harrison sits down with Dr. Ngina Connors, OB/GYN Chair at Atrium Health and Vice Chair of SMFM's Practice Management Committee, to explore strategies for effective...
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Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Rupesh Patel speaks with Dr. Ashley Battarbee and Dr. Judette Louis about the CDC's Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package (HPCP)—a comprehensive resource designed to improve the identification, management, and prevention of complications related…
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Ventricular Failure
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Melissa Spiel is joined by Dr. Jason Vaught, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and surgical critical care physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital, to discuss SMFM Consult: Diagnosis and Management of Right and Left Ventricular Heart Failure During...
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Community Engagement 101
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Jamie Lo is joined by Dr. Rolanda Lister, Officer of Health Equity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Ann Borders, Executive Director of the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative, to explore the essentials of community engagement in...
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Pregnancy Meeting: Postgraduate Courses and Scientific Forums
In this Pregnancy Meeting edition of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Shannon Son is joined by Dr. Marvin Williams and Dr. Amber Samuel to explore the highlights of the postgraduate courses and scientific forums at the 2025 Pregnancy Meeting. From CME-accredited courses on evidence-based labor management…
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"Pregnancy" with Editor-in-Chief Dr. Bill Grobman
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Alireza Shamshirsaz welcomes Dr. Bill Grobman, Editor-in-Chief of SMFM's first official journal, Pregnancy. Together, they explore the vision behind this new Open Access journal, its mission to increase accessibility and transparency of original research…
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2025 Pregnancy Meeting: Abstracts and Posters
In this Pregnancy Meeting edition of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Shannon Son welcomes Dr. Allison Bryant to discuss everything you need to know about posters and abstracts at the 2025 Pregnancy Meeting. From the equity-focused review process to the impressive lineup of over 1,100 poster presentations…
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Management of previable and periviable preterm prelabor rupture of membranes
In this episode, Dr. Jamie Lo welcomes Dr. Sarah Osmundson to discuss SMFM Consult #71, focusing on the management of previable and periviable preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). Together, they delve into key considerations for patient counseling, the challenges of defining viability...
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Maternal RSV Vaccination 102
Show notes In this week's episode of the SMFM podcast, Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Neil Silverman discuss maternal RSV vaccination and the Pfizer Abrysvo vaccine. Learn about the latest updates for the 2024-2025 respiratory season, how to counsel patients effectively, and strategies to ensure…
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All about the 2025 Pregnancy Meeting
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Shannon Son, MFM from the University of Colorado and Local Arrangements Chair for the 2025 Pregnancy Meeting, sits down with Program Chair Dr. Blair Wylie to discuss what's in store for this year's Pregnancy Meeting in Denver Colorado. They cover…
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Maternal RSV Vaccination 101
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Marwan Ma'ayeh discusses maternal RSV vaccination with Dr. Sarah Boudova, an expert in infectious diseases and a third-year maternal-fetal medicine fellow. They dive into the Abrysvo vaccine and explain its importance for protecting newborns from…
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SMFM Podcast: Teratogens and MFM in Collaboration with MotherToBaby
Show Notes: In this episode of the SMFM podcast, Dr. Marwan Maayeh is joined by Dr. Sura Alwan, an expert in teratology and birth defects epidemiology. Together, they explore the role of teratogens—agents that can cause birth abnormalities when exposed to the developing fetus. The conversation...
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Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS)
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Alireza Shamshirsaz hosts a discussion with Dr. Sarah Obican about SMFM Consult Series #72, focusing on the management of Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) in monochorionic twins. Dr. Obican shares...
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Racial Reporting and Representation in OB/Gyn Clinical Trials
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Catherine Albright interviews Dr. Jecca Steinberg on racial reporting and representation in OB/Gyn Clinical Trials. Additional Resources: Race and Ethnicity Reporting and Representation in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Trials and Publications...
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SMFM Consult Development Process
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Ashley Battarbee, a member of the SMFM Publications committee, speaks with past committee chair Dr. Jeffrey Kuller and current committee chair Dr. Judette Louis about the consult development process. In their conversation they cover how a consult…
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Get Out The Vote with SMFM!
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Heidi Leftwich speaks with Dr. Priyanka Gaur and Dr. Maria Phillis about SMFM's new Get Out the Vote initiative. They delve into the critical role that voting plays as a social determinant of health and its far-reaching impact on reproductive...
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Interview with Dr. Alan Tita
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Akila Subramaniam welcomes Dr. Alan Tita, a renowned MFM researcher and Senior Associate Dean for Global and Women's Health at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Tita shares his inspiring journey to becoming a leading figure in maternal health...
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Preparing for Annual Respiratory Disease Season
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Marwan Ma'ayeh hosts a timely discussion on preparing for the annual respiratory disease season. Our guests, Dr. Brenna Hughes and Dr. Naima Joseph share valuable insights into the latest CDC guidelines and recommendations for managing respiratory...
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Fetal Therapy and Perinatal Palliative Care Misinformation
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Amy Valent is joined by Dr. Abigail Wilpers and Dr. Ashish Premkumar to explore the critical issue of public misinformation surrounding fetal therapy and perinatal palliative care. They address the emotional challenges faced by pregnant individuals...
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Heat and Health: Managing Heat Exposure During Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Janine Rhodes discusses the critical topic of managing pregnancy during extreme heat with guests Dr. Sarah Boudova and Dr. Romeo Galang. They delve into the physiological impacts of heat on pregnant individuals, potential adverse outcomes, and...
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Publishing in MFM
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Rachel Harrison welcomes Dr. Torri Metz, Vice Chair for Research at the University of Utah's Department of OBGYN, to discuss the ins and outs of publishing in maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Metz shares her journey into research, providing invaluable...
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Epilepsy and Pregnancy
In this episode, Dr. Amy Valent and guest Dr. Sarah Osmundson discuss the updated guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology on Teratogenesis, Perinatal, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Medication. These guidelines, developed in collaboration with the...
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Syphilis Complications of Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis
In this episode, Dr. Ahmed Zaki Moustafa and Dr. Irene Stafford discuss the rising cases of syphilis among pregnant individuals in the United States. They cover diagnostic challenges, treatment recommendations, and the management of both maternal and congenital syphilis. They also explore the…
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Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy: Updated Guidelines
In this episode, Dr. Rupesh Patel and guest Dr. Malavika Prabhu discuss SMFM Consult #69: Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Updated Guidelines. They cover key updates, including the triple panel testing approach and the use of antiviral treatments like tenofovier to prevent perinatal transmission....
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Measles and Pregnancy: What Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialists Need to Know
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Rachel Harrison and guest Dr. Neil Silverman discuss the latest SMFM guidelines on managing measles in pregnancy. They address the rise in measles cases in the U.S., the importance of vaccinations, and the specific risks and complications for…
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SMFM President Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman
In this episode of the SFM Podcast Series, Dr. Stephanie Ros welcomes Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, the new SMFM President, to discuss her path to maternal-fetal medicine, her research on preterm birth, and her goals for the society, including increasing member engagement and focusing on preterm...
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Inside the Pregnancy Meeting: President's Workshop
Dr. Rachael Overcash interviews Dr. Ebony Carter and Dr. Emily Miller about the 2024 President's Workshop. This workshop, led by Dr. Tony Sciscione, focused on Maternal Mental Health. You can find the resources mentioned in the podcast linked below. Postpartum support international State…
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Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy (Consult #68)
In this episode, Dr. Janine Rhoads interviews Dr. Mara Greenberg, an author of SMFM Consult Series #68 Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy. They delve into the challenges and opportunities for managing pregnant individuals with sickle cell disease. From pre-conception counseling to the importance of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the SMFM Podcast Series! The SMFM podcast will include an array of topics that touch the MFM world including Congenital Heart Disease, Mental Illness, 3D Ultrasound, preventing Burnout and more.If you would like to submit a discussion topic, leave a comment, or are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact [email protected] views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the podcast series are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only. The "SMFM" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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