What to expect when you’re taking care of a patient who’s expecting! This fantastic episode will help you work through preconception counseling with ease, assess and treat non-obstetrical acute concerns in pregnant patients, and help you conceptualize best practices for postpartum care. We are joined by expert guest Dr. Xiaolei Chen. 



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Credits




Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Beth Garbitelli 
Show Notes by: Shelagh Browne
Cover Art and Infographic: Edison Jyang 
Reviewer:   Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Guest:  Xiaolei Chen MD


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Show Segments




Intro
Picks of the week 
Preconception counseling
Lifestyle: caffeine, alcohol, exercise 
Preconception medications 
Management of acute complaints during pregnancy 
Go-to medications for acute complaints during pregnancy
Chronic diseases during pregnancy
Postpartum management
Breastfeeding recommendations
Take-home points
Outro