#433: Q & A with Dr. K, Pregnancy Specialist

#433: Q & A with Dr. K, Pregnancy Specialist

In this week’s episode, Dr. Stu hosts a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist known on Instagram as Dr. K Pregnancy Specialist. From the rising C-section rates and the impact of continuous fetal monitoring, to the role of litigation in shaping medical practice, Dr. K shares her insights and the importance of incorporating midwifery approaches. Together, they also address more sensitive topics like the implications of maternal vaccines and SSRIs during pregnancy. Throughout the discussion, Dr. K emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, maternal autonomy, and the need for a balanced and non-alarmist approach to patient care.

About Dr. K:

Dr K Pregnancy Specialist is the brand persona for a double board certified MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician in the USA, who has membership in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians are specialists in managing maternal health conditions that complicate pregnancy and use prenatal ultrasound to evaluate normal and abnormal fetal development in the womb. Obstetricians that write suggested national guidelines for safe Obstetric practice are often Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists.

Dr. K has special interests in advocacy for maternal autonomy; preventing unnecessary cesarean delivery; risk prevention & reduction for pregnant parents; diagnosing and managing

anomalies of development for the unborn fetus; and encouraging generational health practices after childbirth, such as breastfeeding/ human milk feeding. She has a panache for clear, non-alarmist communication of complex ideas.

Website: www.drkpregnancyspecialist.com

Instagram: @DrK_pregnancyspecialist


Mentioned in This Episode

Rising C-Section Rates

Challenges in Maternal Fetal Medicine

The Impact of Litigation on Medical Decisions

Ultrasound and Diagnostic Practices

Big Baby Concerns and Induction Debates

VBACs: Risks and Considerations

The Controversy Over Growth Restriction Definitions

Debating the Safety of Vaccines During Pregnancy


Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


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