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The NewsWombThe Role of Selective Reduction - Part 2*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Saul Snowise – Part 1 of 2 This week we continue our discussion with Dr. Saul Snowise talking about the role of selective reduction, specifically in the setting of monochorionic twins. This week we'll be covering the following: Dr. Snowise’s preferred tool/method for selective reduction Selective reduction in the setting of monoamniotic twins with discordant anomalies & cord entanglement Various instruments & equipment used for the different methods of selective reduction How instrument/trocar size affects complication rates Discordant anomalies in monochorionic/identical twins Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence Rate of occurrence Pathophysiology/disease proce...2023-09-2623 minThe NewsWombThe Role of Selective Reduction - Part 1*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Saul Snowise – Part 1 of 2 This week and next week we have a two-part series with Dr. Saul Snowise as we discuss the role of selective reduction, specifically in the setting of monochorionic twins. Join us as we discuss the following this week: How selective reduction differs in monochorionic vs. dichorionic twins Most common method of selective reduction Potassium chloride (KCl) injection contraindicated in monochorionic twins Method for monochorionic pregnancy Cord occlusion Indications for selective reduction in monochorionic twins Selective fetal growth restriction (sIUGR) Discordant anomalies Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) Twin reverse arterial perfu...2023-08-2124 minThe NewsWombWhat they didn't teach you in laser school - Part 2 Welcome back "What they didn't teach you in laser school" – now onto Part 2! This week we’re going to continue talking about all our laser tips & tricks while discussing the following: Anterior placenta challenges Future of steerable operative scopes Current 30 degree operative Storz scope Using external pressure to aid in flattening the uterus Intraoperative amnioinfusion Intraoperative complications Concurrent fetal bradycardia in both fetuses What to do when the laser won’t stop firing Intra-operative bleeding Post-operative complications Bleeding Placental abruption 2023-08-0318 minThe NewsWombWhat they didn't teach you in laser school - Part 1 Welcome to "What they didn't teach you in laser school"! This two-parter is going to be filled with Dr. Moise's tips and tricks (and some of Erin's too) as we share the following topics: Pre-operative evaluation tips Identifying cord insertions via ultrasound Following the lie of the donor twin to find the inter-twin anastomotic plane Not true for “cocoon” sign Re-evaluate and confirm cord insertions and anticipated cannula insertion site in the OR Confirming renal blood flow in the donor twin Renal agenesis Intraoperative tips 2023-07-2524 minThe NewsWombTwinning Unicorns – Atypical Presentations of TTTS This week we’re going to be using the most recent episodes as building blocks to discuss atypical presentations of twin-twin transfusion syndrome or TTTS. Dr, Moise takes us through the following ‘unicorn’ presentations by covering the following: Review of the classic Quintero staging system for TTTS Stage I, II, III, IIID, IIIR, IIIDR, IV, V Alternative TTTS staging systems that have been proposed Cincinnati CHOP Case scenario of an atypical TTTS IIID TTTS with sIUGR Review definition of sIUGR Cardiac dysfunction in the setting of monochorionic twins Which combination of twin complications in monochorionic twins would be candid...2023-07-1720 minThe NewsWombAct 2 - Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) - Part 2 *SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Ramesha Papanna – Part 2 of 2 Join us as we continue our discussions on Twin Anemia Polycythemia (TAPS). This week Dr. Papanna walks us through the following topics on TAPS: Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) guidelines and recommendations for monitoring MCA Dopplers in monochorionic twins Laser ablation of placental anastomoses as treatment for TAPS Transabdominal approach Role of Solomon technique / solomonization in TAPS Disease severity and clinical indications for laser as treatment for TAPS Intrauterine Transfusion (IUT) or exchange transfusion as tre...2023-07-1024 minThe NewsWomb'Starry Starry Night' - Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) - Part 1 *SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Ramesha Papanna – Part 1 of 2 Join us as we head down another aisle of Twins R’ Us but this time with a very special guest who is joining us for this two-part series on Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS)! This week Dr. Papanna walks us through the following topics on TAPS: Defining TAPS Pathophysiology of TAPS Difference between spontaneous TAPS and TAPS after a laser for TTTS How TAPS is detected Rate of occurrence of TAPS in monochorionic twin pregnancies The original definition and staging of TAPS from the Leiden group in 2002023-07-0323 minThe NewsWombNewsWomb UPDATEWe know many of you tuned in eager to hear a big clinical research update that we've been so excited to share! That episode will be coming down the pipeline soon but unfortunately will not be released today. Stay tuned for an episode later today as we travel down the TAPS aisle of Twins R' Us with Dr. Ramesh Papanna!2023-07-0301 minThe NewsWombTwin Tacos - sIUGR We're heading down the Taco Aisle at Twins R' Us this week as we dive into sIUGR also known as selective intrauterine growth restriction. Join us this week as we discuss the following: Defining sIUGR in monochorionic twins Must meet at least two of the following four criteria Smaller twin must be less than 10th percentile for EFW by ultrasound And/Or the smaller twin’s AC must be less than 10th percentile for gestational age More than 25% difference of smaller twin and the bigger twin EFW UA Doppler of the smaller twin has a pulsatility index greater tha...2023-06-2640 minThe NewsWombGreat Syndromes - The Deep End of the Baby PoolIntroducing our newest segment - Great Syndromes! Modeled after Erin's PA school course developed to prepare healthcare students for clinical rotations, this segment utilizes real case scenarios to help guide diagnostic and treatment guidelines for patients in the setting of fetal medicine. This week our case is a 34-year-old G10 P7 who presents at 23 weeks and 4 days with a referring diagnosis of monochorionic diamniotic twin gestation with Stage II twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Her placenta is posterior and the maximum vertical pocket (MVP) of the 'recipient' twin sac is 22.0 cm. In this episode we'll discuss some of...2023-06-1916 minThe NewsWombTwo, One or None - Dr. Yves Ville Part 2 *SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Yves Ville – Part 2 of 2 This is an episode we recorded at the 2023 SMFM Conference back in February. Our special guest, Dr. Yves Ville, returns this week to continue our discussion about his role and contributions to the field of fetal surgery and specifically twin-twin transfusion syndrome. In part 2 we go through the following: Outcomes on survivors of both fetuses, one fetus or loss of both fetuses Laser surgery becomes accepted as evidence-based treatment as a result of the randomized controlled trial Intraoperative techniques: Selective vs. Nonselective Solomon Complications of a failed laser su...2023-06-1226 minThe NewsWombTTTS - Laser Comes to the UK *SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Yves Ville – Part 1 of 2 This is an episode we recorded at the 2023 SMFM Conference back in February. Our special guest this week, Dr. Yves Ville, sat down with us to talk about his role and contributions to the field of fetal surgery and specifically twin-twin transfusion syndrome. In part 1 we go through the following: Dr. Ville’s training and the events that led up to him entering the field of fetal medicine Dr. Ville’s experience with laser surgery for twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) The 2004 randomized trail study comparing laser surgery to amnior...2023-06-0523 minThe NewsWombThe Basics: Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Michael Bebbington. This week Dr. Bebbington joins us to talk about the background of twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) as he covers the following topics: Pathophysiology of twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) ‘Donor’ twin vs. ‘Recipient’ twin Types of vessel anastomoses involved in TTTS AA – artery to artery VV – vein to vein AV – artery to vein VA – vein to artery Pathophysiology of the polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios seen in TTTS Assessing Dopplers in-utero using ultrasound and the different fetal vessels Doppler is used on Defining the Quintero stages of TTTS (I through V) Stage I – “Poly” & “Oli” Donor...2023-05-2939 minThe NewsWombDebunking Dramatization 4: The Resident S6 E1 "Two Hearts"We’re talking through the season six premiere of The Resident, where they take on a twin-twin transfusion case. We debunk and verify all myths and truths depicted in this episode surrounding the counseling, diagnosis, management, and even laser surgery itself from this episode.2023-05-2246 minThe NewsWombThe Bandaids before LasersThis episode is dedicated to the late Dr. Julian De Lia whom we lost in November 2022. Dr. De Lia was truly one of the greatest fetal surgery pioneers, particularly in the TTTS. Welcome back to Twins R Us! This week we’re going to talk about the history of twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and the history of treatment for the disease. Dr. Moise will take us through the following topics in this episode: The discovery of pathophysiology of TTTS Idea of the ‘Third Circulation’ Berniske’s proposed phenotype Placental injection studies The fetal loss rate of...2023-05-1535 minThe NewsWombWhen HOA comes to visit - Management of TwinsWe’re back on scheduled wombmates! This week we’re talking about management of twin pregnancies as Dr. Moise takes us through the following topics: The role of ultrasound in twin pregnancies CRL = Crown Rump Length for dating Chorionicity determination Transvaginal cervical length measurement Importance of the 18-20 week anatomy scan and fetal echocardiogram Ultrasound monitoring based on chorionicity Dichorionic pregnancies should be followed every 3 to 4 weeks with a growth scan ultrasound Monochorionic pregnancies should begin regular ultrasound monitoring at 16 weeks gestation Every 2 weeks – measurements of fluid levels and fetal bladders Then at 20 weeks ISUOG says to start monito...2023-05-0823 minThe NewsWombTwins 'R' Us - Introduction to Twins! We're kicking off a new series on all things twins! Welcome to Twin 'R' Us where we will introduce the following in this episode: Prevalence & rate of occurrence of twins in general and the different types The different types in twins in terms of zygosity Identical – monozygotic Fraternal – dizygotic Rare fraternal twin occurrences: Superfetation Heteropaternal superfecundation Factors that affect a women’s risk of twinning Monozygotic – chance of nature Dizygotic Genetics Diet IVF Ethnicity Zygosity vs. Chorionicity and why the difference is important Monochorionic vs. dichorionic and why chorionicity matters How embryologic age affects chorionicity Importance of ultrasound in twin pregnanc...2023-04-2434 minThe NewsWombNewsWomb UPDATENo new episode today wombmates! We've had a busy clinic the last couple of weeks and Erin is heading out on vacation, but stay tuned for new content to drop later in the week! 2023-04-0302 minThe NewsWombFetal Centers - Taming the Wild West Cowboys Before we enter our next series on twins, we wanted to go give some background on fetal centers and what they are. In this episode we’ll discuss some basic background on fetal centers, fetal therapies, and fetal medicine by covering the following: Types of cases seen at a fetal center: 70% anomalies with coordination of care 20% fetal surgery or fetal intervention 10% life-limiting anomalies As of early 2023 there are currently about 37 fetal centers in the United States Of which about 14 are about to provide full fetal center services How national organizations have defined fetal centers The development of NAFNET – Nort...2023-03-2739 minThe NewsWombNoah's Arc - Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) - Part 2*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Jacqueline Vidosh In honor of Edwards Syndrome Awareness Day, March 18th, we're dropping Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Vidosh a little bit early. Dr. Vidosh is a practicing OBGYN and proud Mother of a baby boy, Noah, diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome. This week she talks a bit more about Noah's early life and childhood as she continues her story. Resources: Support Organization For Trisomy (SOFT) Trisomy 18 Foundation2023-03-1835 minThe NewsWombNoah's Arc - Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) - Part 1*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Jacqueline Vidosh Dr. Vidosh is a practicing OBGYN and proud Mother of a baby boy, Noah, diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome. She takes us through the story of her pregnancy, the arrival of Noah, and her experience with him has changed how she practices medicine and counsels patients. Stay tuned next week for part 2 coming this Saturday, March 18th! Resources: Support Organization For Trisomy (SOFT)2023-03-1340 minThe NewsWombHow Palliative Care Holds Space*SPECIAL GUEST* - Sasha Griffith, RN, BSN, CHPPN, CPLC We have not one but two special guests this week! Delaney Herman is back this week as my co-host to help me interview Sasha Griffith from our palliative care team. Sasha walks us through the complexities of palliative care covering the following: The difference between palliative care & hospice care What it looks like for a patient to be discharged home on hospice care What kinds of providers & healthcare professionals form a palliative care team The role of palliative care in the hospital/inpatient setting Counseling pa...2023-03-0649 minThe NewsWombInfant & Neonatal Autopsy *SPECIAL GUEST* – Dr. Amy Coffey Pediatric pathologist & Hematopathologist Dr. Coffey leads our discussion on the role of autopsy after a stillbirth or infant loss covering the following topics: Process/procedure of an autopsy Types of autopsies Non-invasive autopsy testing The ‘four hour’ guideline to get the fetus/neonate to the morgue Estimating time of death for an IUFD based on physiologic changes using autopsy Conditions or diseases where autopsy can be helpful in guiding future pregnancy treatment Funeral service options after an autopsy Genetic testing options after an infant or neonatal loss Role and signif...2023-02-2741 minThe NewsWombThe Psychosocial Aspect - Stillbirth (Part 3)*SPECIAL GUEST* - Delaney Herman, LCSW This week continues our discussion on stillbirth, infant loss, and neonatal loss. Delaney starts out by telling us a bit about her background, how she came to be a social worker, and what the role of social worker is in our particular clinical setting. In this episode with discuss the following: · The spectrum of loss we see in our practice including miscarriages, fetal loss, and infant/neonatal loss · Is there a correct way to grieve? · What grief may look like shortly after a loss · ...2023-02-2037 minThe NewsWombDebunking Dramatizations 3: House of the Dragon S1 E10 (Part 2) *TRIGGER WARNING* this episode discusses stillbirth, infant loss, and fetal loss and may be distressing or trigger for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. We’re continuing our discussion on stillbirth this week getting into a bit more of the nuchal cord aspect of the House of the Dragon – The Black Queen episode. This week we talk about the following topics: · Umbilical cord issues including nuchal cord (single, double, triple) and their prevalence · Work-up for a stillbirth o Maternal labs o Amniocentesis vs. fetal tissue for chromosome analysis o Placental cult...2023-02-1317 minThe NewsWombDebunking Dramatizations 3: House of the Dragon S1 E10 (Part 1)*TRIGGER WARNING* this episode discusses stillbirth, infant loss, and fetal loss and may be distressing or trigger for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Debunking Dramatizations we’re going to talk briefly about House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 10 – The Black Queen. This is the fourth. Yes, the FOURTH obstetrical delivery depicted in just this one season of House of the Dragon. This is also Raenyra’s 4th child, which appears to be stillborn with a nuchal cord, and a possible placental abruption? In this episode we start by talking about what a...2023-02-0622 minThe NewsWombThe Toolbox Swiss Army Knife - NipocalimabThe cherry on top of our season on HDFN and alloimmunization. This week we're talking about the future potential medical therapies for this disease including nipocalimab. See below for the episode outline and topics Dr. Moise discusses this week! The neonatal Fc receptor is the FcRN (Neonatal crystallizable fragrant receptor) Where FcRN receptors are located in the human body Endothelial cells of blood vessels in the skin & muscle Placenta Function of FcRN receptors Definition an FcRN blocker Monoclonal antibody or fragment that blocks the FcRN by connecting to it How monoclonal antibodies are made Human applications for FcRN...2023-01-3036 minThe NewsWombSnowflakes babies, adoptions, and options - Future PregnanciesIn this episode we’re going to discuss future pregnancy & conception options after alloimmunization sensitization. Dr. Moise starts by briefly touching on Bethany Weathersby’s story after her loss to HDFN and her pregnancies that followed. Bethany is the mother of five living children, the CEO and founder of The Allo Hope Foundation, and one of the hosts of The Allo Podcast. about her pregnancies affected by alloimmunization and after a loss from alloimmunization. Dr. Moise takes us through the future pregnancy options for alloimmunized mothers including: Adoption Surrogacy also known as a gestational carrier IVF pre-implantation testing (hete...2023-01-2315 minThe NewsWomb*SPECIAL GUEST* Neonatal HDFN Part 2 - Bili is back!Bili is back and so is Dr. Lopriore! Last week we talked about Phase 1 of neonatal management of HDFN and alloimmunization. This week we’re moving into Phase 2 while we discuss the following: Phase 1: intensive phototherapy – usually lasts about 1-2 weeks Phase 2: monitoring neonatal hemoglobin & hematocrit Outpatient neonatal monitoring – measuring hemoglobin, hematocrit, and reticulocyte counts Neonatal red blood cell production Why HDFN babies do NOT need supplemental iron The role of erythropoietin (EPO) in HDFN and the latest studies on it How HDFN treatment varies in different countries Other rare neonatal diseases related to HDFN Inspissated bile s...2023-01-1634 minThe NewsWomb*SPECIAL GUEST* Neonatal HDFN Part 1 - His name is Bili. Bili the kid.Special guest on our episode this week and next, Dr. Enrico Lopriore from Leiden University. He sat down with us at IFMSS in November to do a special episode on the neonatal portion of alloimmunization and HDFN. This week we start by discussing Dr. Lopriore's background and training and then cover treatment and management of HDFN in the neonatal phase. See below for more details! Hyperbilirubinemia – why is matters How to measure it – direct bilirubin vs. total bilirubin Complications of untreated elevated indirect bilirubin Treatment options in the neonatal course of HDFN Phototherapy Single vs. Double vs. T...2023-01-0933 minThe NewsWombLet's crack open the toolbox!This week we're going to summarize all the tools we've discussed for alloimmunization and HDFN. We’re going to use case scenarios to walk through the individual diagnosis, management, surveillance, and treatment, followed by delivery and the neonatal course for each. Dr. Moise takes us through three different case scenarios - mild, moderate, and severe. See below for timestamps and some reference information! 2:57 Case 1 - 'Mild' Disease - First affected pregnancy with a low titer 14:45 Case 2 – ‘Moderate’ Disease – Subsequent pregnancy with a moderate titer 32:47 Case 3 – ‘Severe’ Disease – Subsequent pregnancy with high titer or early need for IUTs 2023-01-0254 minThe NewsWombIUTs - Has the blood been checked? - Part 2Bring the caffeine as we wrap up IUTs this week with our detailed step by step on the procedure itself. In this episode we talk about: The pre-operative process including consenting and lab studies Using the MCV value on a CBC to determine fetal vs. maternal sample (only works for the 1st IUT) Fetal sample= 105-110 Maternal sample = 80s-90s How much blood to order from the blood bank for a transfusion 2022-12-1951 minThe NewsWombIUTs - Fill 'em up! (but with premium) - Part 1Grab your coffee and eat your Wheaties wombmates! We’ve finally made it to our favorite topic – Intrauterine Transfusions! We love this topic so much we had to split it into two parts to cover everything we wanted to. This week we'll cover the background and leading up the procedure itself, then next week we'll go into more detail about the procedure itself. See the topic list below for part 1 and stay tuned next week for part 2! The 4 types of IUTs: intravascular (IVT), intraperitoneal (IPT), combined, and intracardiac When does a patient need an IUT? Timing of IUTs – when w...2022-12-1253 minThe NewsWombIVIG & Plasmapheresis - A Bridge to IUTsBreaking into our toolbox this week! Dr. Moise takes us through immune therapy options in the treatment and management of HDFN and alloimmunization. This week we cover the following topics: Alloimmunized patients that qualify for immune therapy as management for HDFN Options available for immune therapy Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) Plasmapheresis Timing, dosing, frequency, and administration of IVIG Common complications of IVIG IgA deficiency Headache Fatigue FDA Black Box Warning And our tricks for treating them! Imitrex (sumatriptan) + Zofran (ondansetron) Reglan (metoclopramide) IVIG pre-meds and post-meds IVIG rate adjustment 2022-12-0545 minThe NewsWomb*BONUS* - Interview with Dr. Michael HarrisonA brief little bonus episode of Erin's interview with Dr. Michael Harrison while at the 40th annual IFMSS conference in Los Cabos in early November 2022. Many consider Dr. Michael Harrison to be the Father of Fetal Surgery. He paved the way for many of the advancements we know today in fetal medicine and has continued his work as a professor of pediatric surgery and director emeritus of the Fetal Treatment Center at the University of California in San Francisco. Dr. Harrison was gracious enough to take some time to sit down and allow us to interview him...2022-11-2907 minThe NewsWombMCA Doppler - Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over Today?This week we're going into a deep dive on MCA Doppler as Dr. Moise discusses the following: The initial role & importance of ultrasound in pregnancy – determining crown rump length (CRL) to then calculate the estimated date of delivery (EDD) How MCA Doppler was first discovered – thanks to Dr. Gian Carlo Mari How viscosity and cardiac output are affected in an anemic fetus MCA Doppler peak systolic velocity (PSV) vs. multiples of the median (MoM) Factors that can affect an accurate MCA Doppler reading (here’s where the cop analogy comes in) Angle Fetal movement Software and ultrasound equipment Experti...2022-11-2840 minThe NewsWombIFMSS 2022 - Fetal Medicine UpdatesEarlier this month we jetted off to Los Cabos, Mexico to attend the 40th annual the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (IFMSS) conference. This is the first time the society has been able to meet since COVID-19 and with that came a lot of new research and exciting advancements in the field of fetal medicine. Dr. Moise takes us through his top 11 topics from this jampacked conference. (Seriously. The detailed scientific program scheduled was 13 pages). See below for the episode timestamps and abstract details! 8:44 – Fetal Enzyme Replacement: “A Fetal First: In Utero Enzyme Replac...2022-11-2147 min
The NewsWombWho's yo Daddy? - titers, zygosity & cffDNAFinancial Disclosure: Dr. Moise receives fees paid on his behalf to Dell Medical School - UT Austin for consultation with the genetics company BillionToOne, Inc. This week we're trekking on through more details about alloimmunization and HDFN in the setting of lab studies and specific testing. Dr. Moise discusses the timing intervals for maternal antibody screenings, defines a critical titer, and then we get into the juicy part.....who's the daddy?! We talk about the paternal zygosity as it applies to alloimmunization as well as cffDNA to find out baby's antigen status.2022-11-1425 minThe NewsWombDEcK the Halls...with Dalmations!We're kicking off the holiday season early this year courtesy of the mneumonic 'DEcK' that stands for the major HDFN red blood cell antigens 'bad players' - D, big E, little c, and Kell. This week Dr. Moise talks about some of the more common red cell antigens and also the not so common. We wrap up our discussion on antigens using a dalmation analogy to help describe weak D.2022-11-0724 minThe NewsWomb*Halloween Special* Debunking Dramatizations 2: House of the Dragon S1 E1Happy Halloween wombmates! Our special spooky gift to you is another segment of "Debunking Dramatizations". Dr. Moise is a diehard Game of Thrones fan and so naturally has closely followed the new House of the Dragon series on HBOMax. In this episode, Dr. Moise walks us through the series premiere episode, "The Heirs of the Dragon", in which Queen Aemma's attempts to delivery a male heir via Cesarean section. We talk about the history of anesthesia, Cesarean deliveries, and how delivery forceps were developed.2022-10-3119 minThe NewsWombRh Prevention - How University Boys Paid for DatesDr. Moise teaches us about rhesus immune globulin, how it's made, when to administer it, and how it played in a role in university mens' income.2022-10-2420 minThe NewsWombHistory of Rh Disease Part 2 - The Royal KiwiPart 2 of 2 continues our discussion on the history of Rh disease. Dr. Moise talks about how the diagnosis and treatment of this disease have changed over the years. We also discuss the major contributions to this disease by Sir William Liley. Dr. Giancarlo Mari, Dr. Dennis Low, Dr. Charles Rodeck, and many others. Giancarlo M., et al. Noninvasive Diagnosis by Doppler Ultrasonography of Fetal Anemia Due to Maternal Red-Cell Alloimmunization. NEJM. Jan 2000; 342:9-1. DOI: 10.1056/NEJM200001063420102 Sources for this episode: “Rh: The Intimate History of a Disease and Its Conquest” by David R. Zimmerman. Library of Cong...2022-10-1715 minThe NewsWombHistory of Rh Disease Part 1 - Warden Knows BestPart 1 of 2 covering the history of Rh disease. Dr. Moise talks about the history of the disease itself and the history of prevention. We discuss how the Rh antigen was first discovered. And then we cover how RhoGAM (AKA rhesus immune globulin) was first developed and the experiments designed to determine the intervals to administer the medication in a patient's prenatal and delivery course. Sources for this episode: "Rh: The Intimate History of a Disease and Its Conquest" by David R. Zimmerman. Library of Congress Catalog Number 72-90280.2022-10-1016 minThe NewsWombDebunking Dramatizations 1: New Amsterdam S4 E20Remember that comedic relief we promised? In this episode, Dr. Moise and Erin discuss a fetal surgery case from NBC's series New Amsterdam Season 4 Episode 20 "Rise". 2022-10-1022 minThe NewsWombIntroductions - Beginning at The Head of the BedWe start every fetal surgery in the operating room with a timeout. Dr. Moise always asks we begin with introductions starting at the head of the bed. This episode we'll be introducing ourselves and how we got to where we are today. The first half tells Erin's story and background. 21:36 begins Dr. Moise's story and background.2022-10-1048 minThe NewsWombIntroduction - TrailerEach week, Dr. Kenneth Moise and his daughter, Erin Moise, bring the latest in the field of fetal medicine by delving into the history, background, diagnosis, and treatment of complex fetal conditions. 2022-10-0301 min