ŷ��AV Podcast

“Talking O&G” is ŷ��AV’s official podcast exploring the latest developments in obstetrics and gynaecology—created specifically for members, trainees and colleagues from across women’s healthcare.

Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast

Dive into expert-led discussions that unpack ŷ��AV guidelines or key ANZJOG research, providing practical insights into how new evidence is shaping real-world care.

Covering the latest in obstetrics and gynaecology, and tailored for healthcare professionals, episodes are designed to fit into busy schedules—ideal for listening during your commute, on a break, or between patients.

Available in both audio and video formats, Talking O&G supports your preferred way of learning and staying informed.

ŷ��AV Members can also log Educational Activities (EA), Performance Review (PR), and Outcome Measurement (OM) hours towards their annual requirements by completing questions after listening to each episode.

Talking O&G offers relevant content that’s accessible, and clinically focused.

Covering essential topics such as:

miscarriage
vasa praevia
cholestasis
endometriosis
contraception and abortion, and much more

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New episodes drop fortnightly and can be accessed via, , , the ŷ��AV website and other major platforms.

Recent episodes

LATEST31 August 2026

E27. Evaluating Hysterectomy for Non-neoplastic Indications: Reducing Unwarranted Variation

In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Conj A/Prof Tania Day speaks with A/Prof Natasha Frawley about hysterectomy for non-neoplastic indications. They explore aspects of the Clinical Care Standard for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding including evaluating contributors to abnormal uterine bleeding, assessment for anaemia, access to quality pelvic ultrasound, and treatment options.

17 August 2026

E26. Unpacking the Ethics of Novel Technology and Surgical Innovation

In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Roshan Zaid speaks to Dr Naomi Holbeach about the ethics of novel technology and surgical innovation in obstetric and gynaecological practice. They examine the legal, professional, and moral obligations held by medical practitioners, and how to align these with the use of innovative technology, techniques, or devices.

3 August 2026

E25. Preventable, Detectable, and Rising: Unpacking Endometrial Cancer Rates in Aotearoa New Zealand

In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Cecile Bergzoll speaks with Dr Silipa Naiqiso and Dr Sathana Ponnampalam about the rising rates of endometrial cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. They explore the changing demographic of women impacted by endometrial cancer, the equity gaps that exist for Māori and Pacific women, and strategies being developed to address the crisis.

20 July 2026

E24. Recommendations for Embedding Informed Consent in Clinical Practice

In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Vijaya Karanam speaks to obstetrician Dr Penny Sheehan, consumer Yvonne Maringa, and midwife Deborah Pidd about the vital role informed consent plays in everyday clinical practice.

6 July 2026

E23. Unpacking the Impact of the Safer Baby Bundle and Recommendations for Implementation

In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Roshan Zeirideen Zaid speaks to Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage and Dr Penny Sheehan about the impacts and implementation of the Safer Baby Bundle, Australia’s national initiative to reduce the number of stillborn babies by 20%. They examine the key components of the bundle, including its cultural adaptations for First Nations and migrant and refugee communities.

Other episodes

Episode	Description	Links to episode
Episode 22 – ISSVD Terminology for Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN) and Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (SIL)	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Penny Sheehan about ŷ��AV’s updated binational clinical guideline for Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance (IFS). They examine recommendations for antenatal and intrapartum risk factors and models of care, cases involving fetal sepsis, the use of tocolysis in cases of prolonged deceleration, and more.
Episode 21 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Clinical Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Penny Sheehan about ŷ��AV’s updated binational clinical guideline for Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance (IFS). They examine recommendations for antenatal and intrapartum risk factors and models of care, cases involving fetal sepsis, the use of tocolysis in cases of prolonged deceleration, and more.
Episode 20 – Recommendations for Multidisciplinary Treatment of Persistent Pelvic Pain	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall speaks with Dr Marilla Druitt about multidisciplinary management and treatment options for persistent pelvic pain. They address a range of approaches, including hormonal treatment, physiotherapy, pain psychology, nutrition, and more.
Episode 19 – Unpacking the Clinical Utility of Maternal TORCH Screening in Fetal Growth Restriction	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot speaks with Professor Lisa Hui and Associate Professor Natasha Holmes about the clinical utility of TORCH – Toxoplasma gondii, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV) – serology in isolated fetal growth restriction (FGR). They examine the importance of differentiating early- and late-onset FGR, how their findings reflect international screening recommendations, and whether TORCH screening can be a reassuring measure for patients.
Episode 18 – Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Anna Clare and Conjoint Associate Professor Tania Day discuss diagnosis and treatment recommendations for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) – two common and impactful conditions with high recurrence rates. They examine recent and emerging research on these conditions, unpack common myths and misconceptions, and discuss their experiences diagnosing and treating them in their clinical practice.
Episode 17 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Gynae-oncology Clinical Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Natasha Frawley and Dr Magdalena Halt about RANCOG’s new clinical guideline for Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Gynae-oncology (C-Gyn 29). They explore the current evidence surrounding robotic assisted gynaecological surgery compared to open or laparoscopic procedures, areas that require further research, and the environmental implications of this approach.
Episode 16 – Recommendations for Breastfeeding Care and Counselling	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall delves into breastfeeding support with Dr Briony Andrew and Dr Jacqui Wagner, GP Obstetricians and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. They unpack antenatal education and expression of colostrum, common complications such as mastitis and blocked ducts, low supply, taking medications while breastfeeding, and much more.
Episode 15 – Unpacking the WHO FIGO ICM Consolidated Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot speaks to Associate Professor Stefan Kane and Professor Joshua Vogel about the WHO x FIGO x ICM 2025 consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). They discuss the guideline’s change in diagnostic threshold for PPH, recommended preventative interventions, first-response treatments, refractory PPH treatments, and more.
Episode 14 – Unpacking the ADIPS 2025 Consensus Recommendations for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Classification of Gestational Diabetes	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot speaks with A/Prof Alexis Shub about the ADIPS 2025 Consensus Recommendations for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Classification of Gestational Diabetes. They unpack the key changes in the guideline – including an increased diagnostic threshold for GDM, and reduced reliance on early-pregnancy OGTT – and the benefits they carry for both clinicians and patients.
Episode 13 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Anomalies	In this episode of Talking O&G: a ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Professor Lisa Hui and Dr Lilian Downie to unpack ŷ��AV’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Structural Anomalies and Chromosome Conditions (C-Obs 35). They discuss non-invasive perinatal testing (NIPT), chorionic villus sampling (CVS), changes in recommendations for structural ultrasounds, equity and access issues, pre- and post-test counselling, and more.
Episode 12 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to expert clinicians Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Shaylee Iles about ŷ��AV’s evidence-based Birth After Caesarean Clinical Guideline (C-Obs 38). They discuss some of the key changes presented in the guideline, the implications for clinical practice, how to advise on birth method after caesarean, the use of risk calculators, induction of labour, and more.
Summer Series: Addressing Disparities in Pelvic Floor Health and Access to Care	This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast features Professor Ranee Thakar, former President of RCOG and IUGA, presenting on “Addressing Disparities in Pelvic Floor Health and Access to Care” at the ŷ��AV Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. Professor Thakar examines barriers to pelvic floor healthcare, including patient-level sociocultural, healthcare system, and economic and logistic barriers. She outlines strategies to improve care such as destigmatising PFD, improving education, promoting research and data collection, and much more.
Summer Series: Working Towards Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity in Aotearoa New Zealand	This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast features Aotearoa New Zealand-based generalist O&G Dr Anna Hudspith presenting on “Working towards sexual and reproductive health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand”. Dr Hudspith addresses equity issues including HPV vaccinations and screening, the rise of congenital syphilis, care for transgender and gender diverse people, and access to medical and surgical abortion care.
Summer Series: Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy	This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast features UK-based physician Professor Laura Magee presenting the keynote, “Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy” at the ŷ��AV Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. Professor Magee examines the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and cardio-renal-metabolic disease, with a robust review of evidence-based research.
Summer Series: How to Promote Community Focused Sexual Reproductive Health for First Nations Women and Girls	This episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast is the first in a special summer series featuring presentations delivered at the ŷ��AV Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. Dr Stephanie Trust delivers the Alison Bush Memorial Oration, sharing insights and recommendations for promoting community focused care for First Nations women and girls.
Episode 11 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care	In this episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast, hosts Dr Nisha Khot and Dr Heather Waterfall speak to Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville about ŷ��AV’s Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care. They discuss key recommendations, covering pre-abortion considerations, telehealth provision, STI screening, medical and surgical techniques, providing contraception following an abortion, and much more.
Episode 10 – In Conversation With Endometriosis Expert A/Prof Mathew Leonardi	In this episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall is joined by Associate Professor Mathew Leonardi to answer ŷ��AV members’ and trainees’ questions on endometriosis. Mathew weighs in on the benefits and limitations of ultrasound for diagnosis, how MRI compares, recommendations for laparoscopy as a surgical intervention, and much more.
Episode 9 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Early Pregnancy Screening and Prevention of Preterm Preeclampsia Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Prof Amanda Henry and A/Prof Daniel Rolnik to unpack ŷ��AV’s Early Pregnancy Screening and Prevention of Preterm Preeclampsia Guideline. The conversation covers first-trimester screening for preeclampsia, individualised risk assessment, the use of aspirin for risk reduction, and delivering equitable, culturally competent care.
Episode 8 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Cervical Screening Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G: A ŷ��AV Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot is joined by Associate Professor Jared Watts and Dr Anna Clare to unpack the updated ŷ��AV Signposting Guideline: Cervical Cancer Screening in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (C-Gyn 19). The conversation covers HPV screening, risk-based recommendations, providing trauma-informed and culturally safe care, practical considerations for testing in pregnancy, hysterectomy and non-sexually active patients, self-collection, and what’s next for cervical screening across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Episode 7 – Unpacking Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy	In this episode, Dr Nisha Khot speaks with Professor Bill Hague and Associate Professor Scott White about the 2023 SOMANZ Consensus ŷ��AV on intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). They explore diagnosis, management, treatment options, timing of birth, monitoring, and common misconceptions about ICP.
Episode 6 – Vulval Disorders: Lichen Sclerosus	Host Dr Kasia Siwicki speaks with Dr Anna Clare, Dr Dan Wilson, and Kerri Felemonow about the updated ŷ��AV Clinical Guideline – Substance Use in Pregnancy (C-Obs 53). The discussion covers what’s new in the guideline, the importance of non-stigmatising language, universal screening in antenatal care, and evidence-based support and therapies for substance use. The guests also highlight harm reduction strategies, the importance of trauma-informed and culturally safe care, and the value of holistic, multidisciplinary and community-led approaches to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Episode 5 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s Guideline on Substance Use in Pregnancy	Host Dr Kasia Siwicki speaks with Dr Anna Clare, Dr Dan Wilson, and Kerri Felemonow about the updated ŷ��AV Clinical Guideline – Substance Use in Pregnancy (C-Obs 53). The discussion covers what’s new in the guideline, the importance of non-stigmatising language, universal screening in antenatal care, and evidence-based support and therapies for substance use. The guests also highlight harm reduction strategies, the importance of trauma-informed and culturally safe care, and the value of holistic, multidisciplinary and community-led approaches to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Episode 4 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s New Endometriosis Guideline	Host Dr Heather Waterfall is joined by Professor Cindy Farquhar, Dr Marilla Druitt to unpack ŷ��AV’s updated Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis. They explore what’s new in diagnosis and treatment, the role of imaging and hormonal therapies, and how the guideline supports more personalised, inclusive care.
Episode 3 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s New Vasa Praevia Guideline	Host Associate Professor Scott White is joined by Dr Clare O’Loughlin and Dr Kasia Siwicki to discuss ŷ��AV’s new Vasa Praevia guideline. They explore the importance of early diagnosis, practical screening tips, and how a patient-centred approach supports safe, individualised care — especially in rural and remote settings.
Episode 2 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s New Contraception Guideline	In this episode of Talking O&G, hosts Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Nisha Khot are joined by Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville to discuss ŷ��AV’s updated clinical guideline on contraception (C-Gyn 3). Adapted from the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guidance, the new guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred contraceptive care across all life stages.
Episode 1 – Unpacking ŷ��AV’s New Guideline – Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy	Explore the latest miscarriage care guidance in Episode 1 of Talking O&G, featuring expert insights on diagnosis, treatment options, inclusive language, and patient-centred support from clinicians and advocates behind ŷ��AV’s updated guideline. Featuring: Assoc Prof Scott White, Dr Kasia Siwicki, Dr Nicole Liesis and Isy Oderberg.
Introducing Talking O&G – a ŷ��AV Podcast	Get ready to start Talking O&G! The new ŷ��AV podcast delivers expert voices and evidence-based discussions in obstetrics and gynaecology. Launching Mon 7 Jul, available on all major podcast platforms.

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