The OBservations Podcast
by American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
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An Open Conversation About Women's Health
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- Groundbreaking Research that Shows Flawed REMS Around Mifepristone, Part 1 · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 37Over the years, the FDA has repeatedly removed safeguards around abortion drugs. Its most recent major change removed the requirement to dispense them in person. What evidence…
- In Honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Compassionate Care After Pregnancy Loss · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 36In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we’re revisiting this important throwback episode on how clinicians can better support patients experiencing pregnancy…
- The Overlooked Link Between Marriage, Abortion, and Poverty · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 35Marriage, family formation, and pro-life policy are more connected than many people realize. Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of AAPLOG, talks with Melanie Israel, a visiting fellow at…
- Why Steroids for Preterm Birth Are Changing Again After 50 Years · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 34Antenatal steroids have saved countless babies, but the biggest question in obstetrics is no longer whether they work. It’s when, how much, and for whom. And the answers are…
- From Abortion Regret to Men for Life: Sean Corcoran's Journey of Healing, Fatherhood, and Advocacy · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 33At OBservations, we describe our podcast as an open conversation on women's health. In this episode, we're expanding that conversation to include men's health and the…
- The California Lawsuit That Could Silence Abortion Pill Reversal, ft. Peter Breen · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 32The Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) fight is headed toward a make-or-break ruling, and the evidence coming out of court could reshape how women hear about this lifesaving option…
- Fact vs. Headlines: A Reverse Interview on ProPublica's Ectopic Pregnancy Reporting, ft. Monica Snyder · 58 min · Season 4 Episode 31In this special episode of OBservations, the tables are turned once again as AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis hands hosting duties over to her friend and pro-life advocate Monica…
- OB/GYN & Pediatrician REACT: The Surrogacy Case Exposing an Ethical Blind Spot · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 29A prenatal diagnosis should never decide whether a child lives or dies. This episode brings a unique perspective to the surrogacy case involving McKenna West and Baby Gabriel…
- How Misinformation About Abortion Became Medical Orthodoxy, ft. Dr. Calum Miller · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 28Pro-life laws are not what put women at risk - misinformation does. Dr. Callum Miller breaks down the medical, legal, and ethical arguments behind abortion policy, and why the…
- Them Before Us: The Fight for Our Children, ft. Katy Faust · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 27Children's rights advocate and Them Before Us founder Katy Faust joins Dr. Christina Francis to discuss why children should be at the center of every conversation about marriage…
- Mailbag Episode: Doctors Answer Your Biggest Questions About Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Abortion · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 26In this mailbag episode of OBservations, we answer follower questions on some of the most commonly misunderstood topics in pro-life OB-GYN care. Dr. Christina Francis and Dr…
- The Profound Impact of Faith and Healthcare Connecting, ft. Dr. Mike Chupp · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 25Somewhere along the way, healthcare became disconnected from faith, but Dr. Mike Chupp believes that faith and healthcare are crucially connected. In this episode of…
- The Surprising Link Between Coffee Beans and Preborn Life · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 24Most companies overlook the profound impact of aligning their mission with their products. Anton Krecic, founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, reveals how turning a simple morning…
- The Science or Silence? Medical Student Speaks Out on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Bias · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 23Alex Fisher, a first-year med student and Navy Reserve member, joins Dr. Susan Bane to share his experience on the biases shaping his medical education. He reveals specific…
- The Cost of Speaking Up: An OB-GYN's Story of Courage · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 22What happens when a respected physician publicly shares a pro-life conviction? In this episode of OBservations, host and AAPLOG Chair Dr. Susan Bane sits down with Dr. Hector…
- Clearing the Confusion: Do Pro-Life Laws STOP Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy Care? · 1 h 8 min · Season 4 Episode 21In this special episode of OBservations, Dr. Christina Francis steps out of the interviewer’s seat and into the hot seat as she’s interviewed by her friend and fellow pro-life…
- The Surprising Truth About Abortion and Mental Health Evidence, ft. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 20Most medical schools today are quietly, and sometimes openly, censoring pro-life voices and shaping future doctors with a biased narrative. Dr. Aaron Kheriarty, a psychiatrist…
- Doctor Breaks Down Jesse Ridgway’s Justification for Aborting a Child with Down Syndrome · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 19This week’s episode is a rapid response to the troubling story that quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter). YouTuber and social media influencer Jesse Ridgeway publicly…
- How One Pro-Life OB-GYN Changed the Course of the Abortion Industry · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 18Most people assume effective pro-life activism requires big national efforts or dramatic moments. David Bereit’s story proves that life-changing impact often begins with a single…
- Seeking Truth in the Age of Feeling, featuring Professor Robbie George · 1 h 11 min · Season 4 Episode 17Most people still believe that feelings are the ultimate guide to truth, but what if trusting emotions is actually leading us astray? In this powerful keynote address at MBEC…
