Labor of Love: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric Care

About Labor of Love: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric Care

Join Dr. Veronica “Vero” Pimentel (https://veromd.net/), a practicing OB-GYN, vaccine expert, and pandemic mom, as she dives into the world of maternal and postpartum health. In each episode, Vero leads insightful conversations with health care professionals and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in maternal immunization, emerging issues, and beyond. This Resource was supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100 percent funded by ACOG and CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For ACOG's complete disclaimer, visit www.acog.org/iz-disclaimer. (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acog.org%2Fiz-disclaimer&data=05%7C02%7Cezaidi%40apcoworldwide.com%7C6d3823d539184a8bb23e08dd5cdee21f%7C77a5f6209d7747dba0cd64c70948d532%7C1%7C0%7C638768836304790127%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G8BCmTsAVOO3Uh2Slmjhs9fqM1X4lpF40sZ7iP4Qo04%3D&reserved=0)

Publisher

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2022

Latest episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2025

   S4E6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices During Pregnancy

   Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, interviews Sarah Dotters-Katz, MD, MMHPE, FACOG, and Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, about travel safety during pregnancy, including vector-borne diseases and potential complications, offering guidance for obstetric care professionals.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   S4E5: Stillbirth: Navigating Compassionate Care and Support

   Veronica Maria Pimentel interviews Dvora Entin and Uma M. Reddy about providing compassionate care and mental health support to families experiencing stillbirth, also featuring commentary from Katharine White and Erica M. Freeman.

3. 

   22 May 2025

   S4E4: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 2

   Finishing our two-part maternal mental health special, this episode explores the critical role of mental health treatment during pregnancy and postpartum. Experts discuss treatment recommendations, strategies for integrating mental health care into obstetric practice, and the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of psychiatric medications during pregnancy and lactation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into supporting maternal well-being, reducing stigma, and improving treatment. David Silver, MD, MBA, FACOG, reproductive psychiatrist and director of women’s behavioral health at University of Pittsburg Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upmc/); and Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-moore-simas-700a3124/), the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning chair in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine, the academic partner of University of Massachusetts Memorial Health, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veropimentel-md-ms-facog/), to discuss strategies for bettering maternal mental health care. Special commentary provided by Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sheffield-abdullah-phd-msn-cnm-facnm-85387242/). Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and health inequities. It may be difficult for listeners who have experienced pregnancy-related complications or who are sensitive to discussions of health care disparities. Take care while listening.

Who has been a guest on Labor of Love: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric Care

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sarah Dotters-Katz
• Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay
• Dvora Entin
• Uma M Reddy
• Katharine White

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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