Issue, January, 2025
Newsletter
Conceptual OBG
January’s Most-Watched Session!
Dear OBG Residents, balancing studies with a demanding OBG residency can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to textbooks—every case, every patient, and every procedure presents a new opportunity to master obstetrics and gynecology.
Here are Conceptual OBG’s most-viewed sessions for you, which simplify complex concepts to ensure accurate diagnosis and better patient management. But that’s just a drop in the ocean!
1. Struggling to Study During Residency? Practical Tips by Dr. Raina Chawla
Long shifts, hectic schedules, and non-stop responsibilities make it tough to find time to study. In this insightful session, Dr. Raina Chawla shares expert strategies to help you maximize your learning while managing patient care.
- Turn all the routine clinical work into an opportunity to learn—whether you’re writing case sheets, assisting in deliveries, or managing OPD patients.
- Learn how to observe and absorb knowledge during surgeries in the OT.
- Master communication with patients, colleagues, and mentors.
- Time-management hacks to study smarter, not harder!
2. Why Does Anemia Mukt Bharat Recommend 60 mg of Elemental Iron in Pregnancy? By Dr. Aditya Nimbkar
Iron supplementation in pregnant women is a very important strategy in public health, but how did the current recommendation of 60 mg become established? During this evidence-based session, Dr. Aditya Nimbkar discusses why there is an actual physiological requirement for iron during pregnancy and its role in healthy maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Why just natural diets? Understanding the issues with iron absorption.
- Red vs Blue iron-folic acid tablets, which is more appropriate?
- How Anemia Mukt Bharat’s approach helps combat anemia among pregnant women and adolescents.
- Practical takeaways for OBGYNs on the effective prescription of iron supplements.
3. Episiotomy: When & Why? | Evidence-Based Insights by Dr. Raina Chawla
Episiotomies were once a routine practice. However, new evidence calls for a more restrictive approach. In this session, Dr. Raina Chawla debunks the latest guidelines and best practices related to this surgical intervention.
- Guidelines Update by WHO, RCOG & Cochrane-whether episiotomy is necessary as routine
- Evidence-based findings- does an episiotomy actually prevent severe perineal tears?
- Alternative techniques for preventing perineal damage like perineal massage & application of a warm towel.
- Which conditions call for episiotomy as absolutely required? E.g. shoulder dystocia, breech, instrumental delivery etc.
4. Understanding Oxytocin: Safe Dosage & Guidelines for Labor Management By Dr. Aditya Nimbkar
A drug used most frequently in the practice of obstetrics, but used properly for patient safety. In this session, Dr. Aditya Nimbkar demystifies oxytocin regimens, dosage conversions, and global guidelines.
- Low-dose vs. high-dose oxytocin regimens-what does ACOG recommend?
- Practical dosing: Units vs. milliunits—how to calculate correctly?
- When and how to use oxytocin for induction, augmentation, and PPH management.
5. Does Maternal Anemia Lead to Fetal Anemia? | Conceptual OBG
Does a mother’s anemia automatically mean the baby will be anemic too? This session gets into the fascinating physiology of iron metabolism during pregnancy and explains why fetal anemia is uncommon even when the mother has low iron levels.
- How iron is absorbed, transported, and utilized in pregnancy.
- Functions of key iron proteins, namely, transferrin, ferritin, and ferroportin.
- Functions and mechanisms ensure delivery of the sufficient iron needed in the fetus by the placenta, despite the mother’s deficient conditions.
- Fetal protective measures for avoiding anemia.
At Conceptual OBG, we’re committed to making your residency journey smoother and more enriching. These sessions are just a small part of our extensive learning resources designed to help you build confidence and excel in obstetrics and gynecology. Keep exploring, keep learning, and make the most of every clinical experience.
Stay tuned for more insightful sessions, and don’t forget to share your feedback—we’re here to support you every step of the way!