Choosing a Low Risk Birth Provider

Spanish General Phrases Part 1

EPISODE 39: In this episode of The Dr. Lexi Show, I sit down with three incredible guests to talk through real life Spanish phrases commonly used in maternal fetal medicine, ultrasound, and obstetric care. We discuss how language varies across countries, why certain phrases may mean very different things depending on culture, and how simply trying to communicate can help patients feel more comfortable and supported. Guests:  • Dr. Mauricio La Rosa, MFM physician, from Peru • Dr. Antonio Santos, MFM fellow, from Puerto Rico • Cynthia Evans, MFM sonographer, from Mexico We cover: - Common phrases used during fetal ultrasounds - How to explain pressure, movement, positioning, and exams - Differences between Spanish spoken in different countries - Funny and important cultural misunderstandings - Tips for sonographers, OBs, MFMs, nurses, and providers - Why patient communication and self advocacy matter so much I also share a little bit about my own journey learning Spanish from Texas to Spain to Costa Rica and how my accent became a very interesting mix along the way. 😂 One of my favorite parts of this conversation is how honest and real it is. Language is imperfect. Accents are different. Vocabulary changes from country to country. But patients notice when you try, and that effort can go a very long way in helping someone feel safe and cared for during pregnancy. Whether you are a provider, sonographer, student, or simply interested in medical communication, I hope this episode gives you practical tools and a few laughs along the way. FREE DOWNLOAD of today's phrases at https://www.drlexihill.com/spanishpart1 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/ikwYR9YmJxw] 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]

Antenatal Fetal Testing Explained

EPISODE 38: In today’s episode I visit with Lisa Miller about the various modalities of antenatal fetal testing and why it is such a big part of many pregnancies.  Guest: Lisa Miller, RN, BSN, CNM, JD  In this episode, we cover asking the important questions, like: • What is my risk for stillbirth? • Am I a candidate for antenatal fetal testing?  • What type of antenatal fetal testing is performed? • How is antenatal fetal testing interpreted?  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: What is Antenatal Fetal Testing? https://youtu.be/vTd2Iaq9aJU?si=e0rNB4RD-wzjEFcz Antenatal Fetal Testing FREE Handout https://www.drlexihill.com/fetaltesting Answers to FAQs surrounding stillbirth https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/stillbirth The EFM Workbook https://my.awhonn.org/productdetails?id=a1BVO00000ErEci2AF Lisa Miller's Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services https://prmes.com/ What Is A High Risk Pregnancy? https://youtu.be/wwQsDmzxPRY More FREE helpful handouts at https://www.drlexihill.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe for more pregnancy Q&A episodes. Learn more about Dr. Lexi at https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi.  Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/LnCLn3x2p3w] to watch the podcast. GET FREE DOWNLOADS [https://www.drlexihill.com/] like 13 Questions to ask your OB provider [https://www.drlexihill.com/advocate] 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]

Choosing a Low Risk Birth Provider

EPISODE 37: In today’s episode we are talking about the important questions to ask when choosing a birth provider for a low risk pregnancy and the difference between a hospital and free standing birth center.  Guest: Lisa Miller, RN, BSN, CNM, JD  In this episode, we cover asking the important questions, like: • Do you offer a birthing tub? • What is your primary cesarean rate? • What training does the team have regarding intermittent fetal heart rate auscultation?  • Are you certified in electronic fetal monitoring?  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: Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses https://www.awhonn.org/ Lisa Miller's Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services https://prmes.com/ Choosing a Birth Provider and Birth Setting for a Low-Risk Pregnancy  https://www.drlexihill.com/lowrisk 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/zT6jND5EMek] to watch the podcast. GET FREE DOWNLOADS [https://www.drlexihill.com/] like 13 Questions to ask your OB provider [https://www.drlexihill.com/advocate] 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]

BOARD EXAM SERIES: "What are some tips on how to best answer questions?"

BOARD QUESTIONS ANSWERED!  Prepare for your oral board exams with confidence. This series will help to break down questions to help you best answer them in an organized form. Whether you're just starting or in need of more practice, this series will help you with strengthening your communication skills and learning how to structure clear and concise answers under pressure. This episode addresses ways in which to answer questions clearly and concisely with an added dash of confidence.  CLICK HERE [https://www.drlexihill.com/] to find more helpful board resources!

Survivor of an Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Discusses The Deadly Unpredictable Disease

EPISODE 36: In today’s episode, I’m joined by The Birth Trauma Mama Kayleigh Summers, a licensed clinical social worker, perinatal trauma therapist, and survivor of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). We’re talking about one of the most serious and often misunderstood complications in pregnancy: amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). This is a rare, unpredictable, and often feared event that can occur during labor or delivery. While it is not something that can be predicted or prevented, understanding what it is and how it’s managed can help take some of the fear out of the unknown. Guest: Kaleigh Summers, LCSW, PMH-C In this episode, we cover: • What an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) actually is • Why it’s often misunderstood • Survival rates and how outcomes are improving • What happens in the body during an AFE • The importance of hospital preparedness and emergency protocols • How patients can advocate for themselves and ask the right questions • The emotional and psychological impact of birth trauma Kayleigh also shares her personal experience as an AFE survivor and the work she does supporting individuals through birth trauma. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is about awareness, not fear. The goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered. Helpful Links: The Birth Trauma Mama https://thebirthtraumamama.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9ZT0s1LV9kN0lSb0JGSW5kYVNHa3p6ODlMQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTkVEMXNYb0JveFF5NEt0dkNUakY3V2J2Nkt5WUt0Q2dzcFBqRGMxbFNCQTlTVkxDMXc1Z3oxdU5TbE0zaUs4ZXo4WmwtdHI5NlZ2VUJqMDBVZ0tyZXV6ZUQwU0QtTWxUbERpSXZyWGlTMU9VRTZrbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthebirthtraumamama.com%2F&v=L3Lh3K_iUiQ] The AFE Foundation https://afesupport.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2dRejdNbElpVVlySkpaVTRWREwyZlFQeWotUXxBQ3Jtc0ttc084M1ZITGZXbmxJSHhzSHBLUDZ1TkxGdk1TWFJxekd5MzFycE11Ujd0X3l2MWh1U0tQMEVoQnNrbjFfc1VOZFc1eGVrck53MzlXVGd3MDFZRUViZzZEUFhnM3lYMnZFRU1yUmM0UGRWTEZTSjhwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fafesupport.org%2F&v=L3Lh3K_iUiQ] Click to learn more [https://www.drlexihill.com/about-drlexi] about Dr. Lexi. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/L3Lh3K_iUiQ] to watch the podcast. GET FREE DOWNLOADS [https://www.drlexihill.com/] like 13 Questions to ask your OB provider [https://www.drlexihill.com/advocate] 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]