From the Exam Room to Social Media: OB-GYN, Pediatrics, and Advocacy

I’m joined by board-certified OB-GYN and mom of three, Dr. Franziska Haydanek. We chat about balancing clinical practice with social media, fighting online medical misinformation, and navigating the unique pressures on physician creators.

We also dive deep into the gaps of U.S. pregnancy and postpartum care. Dr. Fran shares essential advice on self-advocacy in the hospital, the warning signs every new parent should watch for postpartum, and why recovery extends far past the standard six-week mark.

We discuss:

• How doctors balance social media algorithms with nuanced medical advice.

• Actionable phrases patients can use to advocate for themselves when feeling dismissed.

• The systemic flaws of insurance-driven U.S. postpartum care.

• Key postpartum red flags: preeclampsia, mastitis, wound infections, and intrusive thoughts.

• Why body recovery extends far beyond the arbitrary 6-week checkup.

• The game-changing benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy.

• How to safely bring social media health trends to your own doctor.

Connect with Dr. Franziska Haydanek on Instagram @pagingdrfran and check out all her resources at https://www.pagingdrfran.com

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