The Obs Pod

What is an obstetrician and what motivated me to become one?
As always you can find me on twitter @FWmaternity
Follow #MatExp or check out matexp.org.uk for ideas about improving maternity expereince
With thanks for my beautiful artwork to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...

Gem is an obstetrician and has recently become a new mum with her wife Emma. I was delighted when she offered to share her journey to parenthood the good and the less than ideal so that we can learn how to improve our services to support same sex parents as they become a family.
Gem can be contacted on twitter @gem_goodyear
Want to know more?
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/i-am/fertility-treatment-for-lgbt-people/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/trying-for-a-baby/having-a-baby-if-you-are-lgbt-plus/
https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/same-sex-parents/two-mum-families-sharing-experiences-and-support
& Slightly outdated https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/pregnant-pause-guide-lesbians-how-get-pregnant
If you have enjoyed my podcast please do share your thoughts by leaving a review on your podcast provider or get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. if you have found my ideas helpful please recommend theobspod to others who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...

What if we make mistakes , we are only human after all? Find out what systems are in place to ensure mistakes are less likely to have a negative impact on maternity care.
Also what if we do make a mistake? Find out what happens next and how we learn from it.
You may be interested to also read my blog that I mention in the zesty bit of today's episode
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2017/06/23/florence-wilcock-black-box-thinking-in-maternity-care/
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...

Find out a bit more about how the way I operate during a Caesarean section has evolved during my career and what has prompted these changes.
You might like to check out @JennytheM on twitter #SkintoSkin #ifbabiescouldtalk
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
Let me know if there are particular subjects you would like me to chat about in future
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...

Homebirth might be considered pure midwifery led care. What can I do as an obstetrician to try and understand why women chose homebirth? What can I contribute to the my local homebirth team and the women they care for?
You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity and @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...