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Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast

Relevant, evidence based, and practical information for medical students, residents, and practicing healthcare providers regarding all things women’s healthcare! This podcast is intended to be clinically relevant, engaging, and FUN, because medical education should NOT be boring! PLUS...we believe that medical education should be delivered without any SPIN...Welcome, to Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast! (Note: our Legacy podcast, Clinical Pearls, will no longer have new episodes uploaded through

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29:02

Folic Acid Update: Patients on Epilepsy Meds Do NOT...

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Taking folic acid prior to conception and during pregnancy can help protect the unborn baby from developing abnormalities. Supplements are particularly important for women who have epilepsy, as anti-seizure medication (previously known as anti-convulsants or anti-epileptic drugs) can lead to a deficiency in folic acid. Until 2023, high doses of 4-5 mg per day were recommended. However, this has changed as the data has changed. Did you know the SMFM no longer recommends “high dose” folic acid

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21:24

Whole Blood for PPH!

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Back on August 9, 2024, we released an episode (link in the show notes) reviewing the renewed interest in transfusing whole blood for PPH rather than component therapy. Now, in O&G open, authors from my Alma Mater (UT Southwestern) have published new data bolstering the use of whole blood for PPH. Listen in for details.1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZhqoIE9wMcAboDlevq9OW?si=rM32uK8ER8uuWmq4mf5dzA2. Ambia, Anne M. MD; Burns, R. Nicholas MD; White, Alesha MD; Warncke, Kristen MD; Gorman,

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21:57

New Med For Hot Flashes

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Elinzanetant, sold under the brand name Lynkuet, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 24, 2025, for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. How is this different than Fezolinetant, which was approved in 2023? Listen in for details. 1. Menegaz de Almeida, Artur MS; Oliveira, Paloma MS; Lopes, Lucca MD; Leite, Marianna MS; Morbach, Victória MS; Alves Kelly, Francinny MD; Barros, Ítalo MS; Aquino de Moraes, Francisco Cezar MS;

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21:28

Vaginal Vit C For BV? AGAIN!

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/27

On January 18, 2020, we released an episode called “Vaginal Vit C for BV? Yep, it’s DATA”. That was 5 years ago! Now, in the Green Journal, a new systematic review and meta-analysis is examining this subject….AGAIN. Plus, this is not the only systematic review to investigate this; a similar review was published in Acta Obstétrica e Ginecológica Portuguesa earlier this year (2025) in March. So, did we get it right 5 years ago? Can vaginal Vit C help in eliminating BV? Listen in for details!1.

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30:28

AFLP vs Preeclampsia With Severe Features/HELLP

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Here is a real-world clinical case with a tricky differential: Our team recently readmitted a patient 6 days postpartum/post C-section (which was done for ICP and fetal macrosomia at close to 4500 grams, with A2GDM). She had elevated blood pressures, a frontal headache, some midepigastric pain/RUQ discomfort. Pretty clear picture right: sounds like preeclampsia (PreE) with severe features based on BP elevation and symptoms. So, we started her on mag-sulfate per protocol. Well, her transaminases were

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16:01

Does IV Pitocin Increase Abruption Risk?

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/21

I was recently asked to OPINE on the labor management for a patient who was receiving IV Pitocin for augmentation, who experienced a placental abruption. One physician stated that in "his opinion", Pitocin increased the risk of placental abruption intrapartum, a point which the original treating physician refuted. So, I was asked to be the "referee" on the play. IV Pitocin can result in some maternal-fetal complications but is abruption one of them as a stand-alone complication. Was the first

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29:27

Does Oral PCN Affect OB GBS Culture Result?

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Current guidelines recommend universal collection of a vaginal-rectal swab for GBS colonization at 36-37 weeks and 6 days for the identification of patients who require intrapartum IV antibiotic coverage to prevent early onset neonatal GBS infection/sepsis. Recently, we had a patient in clinic whose GBS culture at 36 weeks was negative. Good right? Well, the patient was on amoxicillin at the time for pharyngitis. Did that course of oral PCN based therapy affect the GBS culture result? Should we

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26:31

New CPU: Male RX for BV (10/16/25

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/17

On March 7, 2025, we released an episode summarizing key aspects of a NEJM publication regarding male partner therapy for women with recurrent BV. Although that study had limitations, the results were very surprising. Now, on 10/16/25 (7 months later), the ACOG has a new Clinical Practice Update (CPU) on this very issue. In this episode we will briefly summarize that March 2025 NEJM publication and highlight the TWO updated clinical recommendations from the ACOG regarding male partner therapy for

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33:04

Perform PFMT Antepartum?

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Podcast family, as we have said on many previous occasions, we get episode suggestions from either real-world patient encounters, from things that are hot in press, and/or from podcasts family member suggestions. Recently, one of our podcast family members asked me about the utility of performing pelvic floor muscle therapy (PFMT) antepartum. Is this evidence-based? Does performing PFMT help with postpartum urinary incontinence? Not all PFMTs are kegel exercises! In this episode, we will review

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28:49

Extended Release Nifedipine Intrapartum For Severe HTN

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/14

In the 09/1/2018 Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology’s (SASGOG’s) Pearls of Exxcellence publication, “Management of Preeclampsia at Term”, it states: “If hypertension management requires acute IV treatment, it is often prudent to initiate oral labetalol or EXTENDED-release nifedipine to maintain blood pressures below the severe range. Intrapartum blood pressure management and consultation should not delay progress towards delivery. Fetal monitoring should be

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27:27

Fetal Gastroschisis

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Fetal gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall, typically located to the right of a normally inserted umbilical cord, through which the fetal intestines and sometimes other abdominal organs herniate directly into the amniotic cavity. This condition is usually isolated, not associated with other major anomalies, and is reliably diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound. Does this require antenatal fetal surveillance? In this episode, we will cover the prevalence, diagnosis, classification,

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22:32

“New” CPU on Zuranolone? “NOTHING”

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/11

On October 9, 2025, the ACOG released a clinical practice update (CPU) regarding Zouranolone and brexanolone. As postpartum depression is an area of continued research and need for therapeutics, any new clinical practice update on the subject is welcome. So what's new in this update?! Well…the answer will surprise you. Listen in for details on the CPU, and a mini-review of the concerns for Zuranolone.1. ACOG CPU Oct 9, 2025: Zuranolone and Brexanolone for the Treatment of Postpartum

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24:20

What Did You say?!

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Sometimes you hear something that makes you just stop and say, “What did you say?!”. Yep, in this episode we will give evidence-based answers to three questions that I heard TODAY that made me stop and ask, “What did you say?”. In this episode we will cover: 1. Umbilical cord blood collection from a monochorionic twin gestation, 2. Predictability of the mBPP compared to full BPP, and 3. Breastfeeding during postpartum cannabis use (this last one is not so intuitive as you would think, and there is

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30:34

SCIENCE CHANGES: New Data on HPV Vaccination...

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/05

In July 2023, the ACOG released a Practice Advisory stating, “Based on data on the benefit of adjunct HPV vaccination, ACOG recommends adherence to the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for vaccinations of individuals aged 9–26 years, and to consider adjuvant HPV vaccination for immunocompetent previously unvaccinated people aged 27–45 years who are undergoing treatment for CIN 2+”. The possible beneficial effect of peri-treatment HPV vaccination goes back to

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1:36

Audio?! FIXED!

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/04

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26:42

Elevated msAFP but Normal Fetal Anatomy: What Now?

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/03

A breakthrough discovery in the 1970s was the determination of alpha-fetoprotein levels in the serum of pregnant women to detect fetuses with neural tube defects. In the case of high AFP values in maternal serum, amniocentesis was performed to determine the levels of AFP and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the amniotic fluid to confirm the diagnosis. Currently, the ACOG states that high-quality, second-trimester fetal anatomy ultrasonography is an appropriate screening test for NTDs where routinely

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18:09

Fetal Dextrogastria

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/10/01

The only structure of fetal gastrointestinal tract (GIT) which is seen on routine second trimester anomaly scan is the fetal stomach. Under normal conditions, the fetal stomach "bubble" is seen on the left side of the fetal abdomen. This is a normal finding on an ultrasound and indicates the stomach's normal position. There are two functions of the fetal GIT: 1. Propulsive action by peristalsis which takes the swallowed amniotic fluid up to the small bowel; 2. Absorption – the amniotic fluid is

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22:17

Surprising C-Section Data

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/09/28

Did you know that C-Section birth is referenced in Shakespeare’s Macbeth? Cesarean Section is the most common laparotomy in the world, and yest we are still learning surprising facts about it. This episode we will summarize 2publications which have recently been released. One is from the American Journal of Perinatology (September 2025 ) and the other is from the AJOG (August 2025 ). Does a primary C-section on a laboring uterus have a different risk of PAS in the subsequent pregnancy compared to a

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29:40

Bell's Palsy in Pregnancy

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Just today in clinic, we had a patient, who was well into her third trimester, come to her regular scheduled appointment with new onset left-sided facial droop. Yeah, that’s concerning! A complete history and physical was performed and the diagnosis was made of Bell’s palsy. This is not a rare event and it can be extremely stressful for the affected mother to be because everybody knows facial droop is not normal! And we have recent data regarding this. In July 2025 in the Journal of Plastic,

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36:00

“CPR” For Decreased Fetal Movement? The CEPRA Trial

Dr. Chapa"s OBGYN No Spin Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Maternal perception of decreased fetal movement at term occurs in up to 15% of pregnancies and is a cause for maternal and provider concern. All maternal concerns of decreased fetal movement require an assessment of fetal wellbeing. But what about the patient with recurrent episodes of reduced fetal movements at term? Routine induction of labor is not supported solely for decreased fetal movement in a non-growth-restricted fetus, as increased intervention rates (including induction of labor and

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