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Labor of Love: Supporting Maternal Well-Being in a Complex World

Labor of Love: Supporting Maternal Well-Being in a Complex World

By: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Join Dr. Veronica “Vero” Pimentel, a practicing OB-GYN, vaccine expert, and pandemic mom, as she dives into the world of maternal and postpartum health. In each episode, Vero leads insightful conversations with health care professionals and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in maternal immunization, emerging issues, and beyond.


This Resource was supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100 percent funded by ACOG and CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For ACOG's complete disclaimer, visit www.acog.org/iz-disclaimer.Copyright ACOG Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S4E6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices During Pregnancy

    S4E6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices During Pregnancy
    Jun 18 2025
    Many patients wonder if it’s safe to travel during pregnancy. What should obstetric care professionals be advising? This episode provides guidance on counseling patients who plan to travel during pregnancy, covering health risks such as emerging vector-borne diseases like Oropouche and dengue, potential travel-related complications, and how to recognize and manage symptoms that may develop after travel. Sarah Dotters-Katz, MD, MMHPE, FACOG, associate professor and the director of undergraduate medical education for the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University, and Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, teratogen information specialist with MotherToBaby and president of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, join Labor of Love host Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to answer key questions and provide expert guidance.

    Special commentary from Stephanie Gaw, MD, PhD, FACOG, at the University of California, San Francisco.
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    38 mins
  • S4E5: Stillbirth: Navigating Compassionate Care and Support

    S4E5: Stillbirth: Navigating Compassionate Care and Support
    Jun 5 2025
    Supporting families through the profound loss of stillbirth requires both clinical expertise and emotional sensitivity. This episode explores how obstetric care professionals can support grieving families through compassionate care. Our guests will examine strategies for clinicians to manage their own mental health, integrate mental health resources into practice, and train residents in empathetic patient support. The episode includes insights from a mental health expert on discussing grief and loss with patients and perspectives from individuals who have experienced stillbirth on the support they need from health care professionals. Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and Uma M. Reddy, MD, MPH, FACOG, vice chair of research and professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to share clinical insights on compassionate care.

    Special commentary provided by Katharine White, MD, MPH, FACOG, at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and Erica M. Freeman at Sisters in Loss.

    Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions of pregnancy loss. It may be difficult for those who have experienced infertility or pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.
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    1 hr
  • S4E4: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 2

    S4E4: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 2
    May 22 2025
    Finishing our two-part maternal mental health special, this episode explores the critical role of mental health treatment during pregnancy and postpartum. Experts discuss treatment recommendations, strategies for integrating mental health care into obstetric practice, and the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of psychiatric medications during pregnancy and lactation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into supporting maternal well-being, reducing stigma, and improving treatment. David Silver, MD, MBA, FACOG, reproductive psychiatrist and director of women’s behavioral health at University of Pittsburg Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital; and Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG, the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning chair in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine, the academic partner of University of Massachusetts Memorial Health, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to discuss strategies for bettering maternal mental health care.

    Special commentary provided by Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM.

    Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and health inequities. It may be difficult for listeners who have experienced pregnancy-related complications or who are sensitive to discussions of health care disparities. Take care while listening.
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    42 mins
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