Episodes

June 11, 2021

BONUS Episode: Why the Name True Birth?

The story and promise behind the podcast name.

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June 7, 2021

05 Turn Baby Turn. Breech Babies. Vaginal Breech and External Cephali…

Everything Breech Babies. Vertex vs. Breech. Different types of Breech. And which Breech Deliveries are Safe for Vaginal Deliveries (hint: it's more than you think)

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June 1, 2021

04 Multiple Gestation: Twins & Triplets Vaginally

Many think twins and triplets have to be born via c-section, but both twins and triplets can be born vaginally. Dr Abdleahk explains how and explains examples from his own patient case load.

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May 28, 2021

03 Getting the Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy

Is it Safe? Get an Experts Take on Why the Vaccine is a Good Idea for Most Pregnant Women.

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May 26, 2021

02 Induction of Labor. Friend or Foe?

When should induction of labor be used, if ever? Can it be a tool used to prevent cesarean birth?

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May 18, 2021

01 Meet Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon

Who are we? We're Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a NYC metro area Perinatologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor and Certified Nurse Midwife Kristin Mallon. The best advice on any given subject comes from experts in that field.  This podcast is all about...

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May 11, 2021

True Birth Trailer

You're going to have a baby. Now what? Don't worry, we've got your vbac.

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