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“Talking O&G” is RANZCOG’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 RANZCOG Podcast

Dive into expert-led discussionsthat unpack RANZCOG 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.

°µÍřTV 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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Recent episodes

LATEST 13 April 2026

E17. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Gynae-oncology Clinical Guideline

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG 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.

30 March 2026

E16. Recommendations for Breastfeeding Care and Counselling

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG 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.

16 March 2026

E15. Unpacking the WHO FIGO ICM Consolidated Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG 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.

2 March 2026

E14. Unpacking the ADIPS 2025 Consensus Recommendations for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Classification of Gestational Diabetes

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG 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.

16 February 2026

E13. Unpacking RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Prenatal Screening for Fetal Anomalies

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Professor Lisa Hui and Dr Lilian Downie to unpack RANZCOG’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.

Other episodes

EpisodeDescriptionLinks to episode
Episode 12 – Unpacking RANZCOG’s Birth After Caesarean Clinical GuidelineIn this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to expert clinicians Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Shaylee Iles about RANZCOG’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 CareThis episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG 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 RANZCOG 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 ZealandThis episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG 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 PregnancyThis episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast features UK-based physician Professor Laura Magee presenting the keynote, “Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy” at the RANZCOG 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 GirlsThis episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast is the first in a special summer series featuring presentations delivered at the RANZCOG 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 RANZCOG’s Clinical Guideline for Abortion CareIn this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, hosts Dr Nisha Khot and Dr Heather Waterfall speak to Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville about RANZCOG’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 LeonardiIn this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall is joined by Associate Professor Mathew Leonardi to answer RANZCOG 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 RANZCOG’s Early Pregnancy Screening and Prevention of Preterm Preeclampsia GuidelineIn this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White is joined by Prof Amanda Henry and A/Prof Daniel Rolnik to unpack RANZCOG’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 RANZCOG’s Cervical Screening GuidelineIn this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot is joined by Associate Professor Jared Watts and Dr Anna Clare to unpack the updated RANZCOG 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 PregnancyIn this episode, Dr Nisha Khot speaks with Professor Bill Hague and Associate Professor Scott White about the 2023 SOMANZ Consensus Statement 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 SclerosusHost Dr Kasia Siwicki speaks with Dr Anna Clare, Dr Dan Wilson, and Kerri Felemonow about the updated RANZCOG 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 RANZCOG’s Guideline on Substance Use in PregnancyHost Dr Kasia Siwicki speaks with Dr Anna Clare, Dr Dan Wilson, and Kerri Felemonow about the updated RANZCOG 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 RANZCOG’s New Endometriosis GuidelineHost Dr Heather Waterfall is joined by Professor Cindy Farquhar, Dr Marilla Druitt to unpack RANZCOG’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 RANZCOG’s New Vasa Praevia GuidelineHost Associate Professor Scott White is joined by Dr Clare O’Loughlin and Dr Kasia Siwicki to discuss RANZCOG’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 RANZCOG’s New Contraception GuidelineIn 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 RANZCOG’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 RANZCOG’s New Guideline – Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage & Ectopic PregnancyExplore 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 RANZCOG’s updated guideline. Featuring: Assoc Prof Scott White, Dr Kasia Siwicki, Dr Nicole Liesis and Isy Oderberg.
Introducing Talking O&G – a RANZCOG PodcastGet ready to start Talking O&G! The new RANZCOG 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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