The Dr Lexi Show

Living With a Cleft Lip

EPISODE 44: In today’s episode I visit with Elias Tunison about being born with a cleft lip, the multiple surgeries, and how this birth defect has shaped him into the person he is today.  Guest: Elias Tunison (IG @eliastunison, Youtube @eonthestreets) If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is about educating yourself. The goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered. Helpful Links: First Tee https://firstteephoenix.org/ Dr. Stephen P Beals https://www.bealsmd.com/ Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center https://www.supportbarrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2020_Craniofacial_Report.pdf  Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care at Phoenix Children’s Hospital https://phoenixchildrens.org/specialties-conditions/center-cleft-and-craniofacial-care Operation Smile https://www.operationsmile.org/ Smile Train https://www.smiletrain.org/ What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/zvyvZ8C0Z0w] to watch the podcast. GET FREE DOWNLOADS [https://www.drlexihill.com/] FIND YOUR PERSONAL PREGNANCY MODULE [https://www.drlexihill.com/pregnancy-modules] BOOK A CONSULTATION [https://www.drlexihill.com/consultMFM] WITH DR LEXI CONNECT WITH DR LEXI Website [https://www.drlexihill.com/]; Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drlexihill/]; Twitter [https://twitter.com/drlexihill]; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drlexihill] LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697169662]; Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1U2vj3143FR4fmSedFbEne]; Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d1683ac-3a88-4efb-9fd8-743a069b2abb/the-dr-lexi-show]

SPANISH FOR OB ULTRASOUND SERIES: Biophysical Profile

EPISODE 43: In this episode, I sit down with MFM sonographer Cynthia Evans to discuss practical phrases for explaining the exam we do many times a day, the biophysical profile (BPP)!  We cover how to discuss: • Fetal breathing movements • Baby's movement and tone • Amniotic fluid assessment • Heart rate evaluation • Sleep cycles and fetal activity • BPP scoring • Explaining results in simple patient-friendly language One of the biggest challenges in healthcare is communicating complex information clearly. This conversation focuses on simple, practical phrases that sonographers and providers can use every day in clinic. Whether you're learning medical Spanish or looking for better ways to communicate during fetal surveillance visits, this episode offers real world examples and helpful tips. FREE DOWNLOAD of today's phrases at https://www.drlexihill.com/spanishpart5 Helpful Links: What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/3J70D4cVXW0] to watch the podcast. CONNECT WITH DR LEXI Website [https://www.drlexihill.com/]; Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drlexihill/]; Twitter [https://twitter.com/drlexihill]; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drlexihill] LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697169662]; Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1U2vj3143FR4fmSedFbEne]; Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d1683ac-3a88-4efb-9fd8-743a069b2abb/the-dr-lexi-show]

SPANISH FOR OB ULTRASOUND SERIES: Common Terms Part 2

EPISODE 42: In this Medical Spanish episode, we're covering common pregnancy and ultrasound terms that healthcare providers use every day when caring for Spanish speaking patients. FREE DOWNLOAD of today's common terms at https://www.drlexihill.com/spanishpart4 Joined by Dr. Antonio Santos and maternal fetal medicine sonographer Cynthia Evans, we discuss practical ways to explain pregnancy concepts, ultrasound findings, fetal growth, twin pregnancies, anatomy scans, and more using patient friendly Spanish. Topics covered include: - Pregnancy and gestational age - Due dates and fetal heartbeats - Amniotic fluid, gestational sacs, and yolk sacs - Cervix, uterus, and ovaries - Growth ultrasounds and fetal measurements - Anatomy scans and Doppler studies - Fetal movement and fetal position - Breech presentation - Twin pregnancies, including monochorionic and dichorionic twins - Common ultrasound terminology used in maternal fetal medicine One of the most important lessons from this discussion is that translation is only part of the equation. Clear communication means using language that patients understand while still explaining complex medical concepts accurately and compassionately. Helpful Links: What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/mlMOwBAxQWM] to watch the podcast. CONNECT WITH DR LEXI Website [https://www.drlexihill.com/]; Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drlexihill/]; Twitter [https://twitter.com/drlexihill]; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drlexihill] LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697169662]; Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1U2vj3143FR4fmSedFbEne]; Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d1683ac-3a88-4efb-9fd8-743a069b2abb/the-dr-lexi-show]

SPANISH FOR OB ULTRASOUND SERIES: Common Terms Part 1

EPISODE 41: In this special Medical Spanish series, I'm joined by Dr. Mauricio La Rosa, Dr. Antonio Santos, and maternal fetal medicine sonographer Cynthia Evans as we discuss common fetal anatomy terms used during pregnancy ultrasounds. Whether you're a sonographer, OBGYN, maternal fetal medicine provider, resident, fellow, nurse practitioner, midwife, or other healthcare professional, communicating clearly with Spanish speaking patients can make a meaningful difference in patient care. In this episode, we review Spanish vocabulary for common fetal anatomy structures, including: • Head and brain • Face, eyes, nose, and lips • Spine and vertebrae • Heart and heart chambers • Lungs and abdomen • Liver, kidneys, and bladder • Umbilical cord and placenta • Arms, legs, hands, feet, and fingers • Femur, humerus, radius, ulna, and more FREE DOWNLOAD of today's phrases at https://www.drlexihill.com/spanishpart3 Helpful Links: What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/F7lsZvBh-48] to watch the podcast. CONNECT WITH DR LEXI Website [https://www.drlexihill.com/]; Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drlexihill/]; Twitter [https://twitter.com/drlexihill]; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drlexihill] LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697169662]; Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1U2vj3143FR4fmSedFbEne]; Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d1683ac-3a88-4efb-9fd8-743a069b2abb/the-dr-lexi-show]

SPANISH FOR OB ULTRASOUND SERIES: General Phrases Part 2

EPISODE 40: One of my favorite things about medicine is learning from other people and hearing how care looks a little different depending on where you trained, where you’re from, and who you care for. So for this episode of The Dr. Lexi Show, I brought together a group of friends and colleagues from different backgrounds to talk about something that honestly does not get discussed enough - communicating with Spanish speaking patients during pregnancy care and ultrasound visits. Guests:  • Dr. Mauricio La Rosa, MFM physician, from Peru • Dr. Antonio Santos, MFM fellow, from Puerto Rico • Cynthia Evans, MFM sonographer, from Mexico Let me tell you, this episode turned into one of the most fun conversations. We talked about: - Common phrases used during fetal ultrasounds - Differences in Spanish between countries and regions - Words that mean totally different things depending on where someone is from - How sonographers and providers can better connect with patients - Why simply trying to speak someone’s language can make such a difference This episode is not about being perfect. It’s about making patients feel comfortable, respected, and cared for. Whether you’re an OB, MFM, sonographer, nurse, trainee, or just someone interested in medical communication, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. FREE DOWNLOAD of today's phrases at https://www.drlexihill.com/spanishpart2 Helpful Links: What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/7iIqHqlyl04] to watch the podcast. CONNECT WITH DR LEXI Website [https://www.drlexihill.com/]; Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drlexihill/]; Twitter [https://twitter.com/drlexihill]; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drlexihill] LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697169662]; Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1U2vj3143FR4fmSedFbEne]; Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d1683ac-3a88-4efb-9fd8-743a069b2abb/the-dr-lexi-show]