S3E2: Syphilis Surge: A Rising Concern in Pregnancy

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Labor of Love: Supporting Maternal Well-Being in a Complex World

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

24 episodes

4 months ago

Join Dr. Veronica “Vero” Pimentel, 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.

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S3E2: Syphilis Surge: A Rising Concern in Pregnancy

Labor of Love: Supporting Maternal Well-Being in a Complex World

47 minutes

1 year ago

S3E2: Syphilis Surge: A Rising Concern in Pregnancy

In the early 2000s syphilis rates in the United States started to increase, raising growing concerns about public health and the effects of syphilis rates on pregnant people. Kate Miele, MD, MA, FACOG, from Emory University, and Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, FACOG, from Ochsner Health Center, join Labor of Love host Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to discuss syphilis screening during pregnancy, the latest clinical recommendations, and tips and tools that health care professionals can use to address concerns and anxieties with clarity and compassion.