The OBservations Podcast
An Open Conversation About Women's Health
Episodes
128 episodes
The Cost of Speaking Up: An OB-GYN's Story of Courage
What happens when a respected physician publicly shares a pro-life conviction? In this episode of OBservations, host and AAPLOG Chair Dr. Susan Bane sits down with Dr. Hector Chapa to discuss his journey to becoming an OB-G...
Clearing the Confusion: Do Pro-Life Laws STOP Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy Care?
In this special episode of OBservations, Dr. Christina Francis steps out of the interviewer’s seat and into the hot seat as she’s interviewed by her friend and fellow pro-life advocate, Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-...
The Surprising Truth About Abortion and Mental Health Evidence, ft. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty
Most medical schools today are quietly, and sometimes openly, censoring pro-life voices and shaping future doctors with a biased narrative. Dr. Aaron Kheriarty, a psychiatrist and renowned ethicist, exposes how ideology is increasingly replacin...
Doctor Breaks Down Jesse Ridgway’s Justification for Aborting a Child with Down Syndrome
This week’s episode is a rapid response to the troubling story that quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter). YouTuber and social media influencer Jesse Ridgeway publicly shar...
How One Pro-Life OB-GYN Changed the Course of the Abortion Industry
Most people assume effective pro-life activism requires big national efforts or dramatic moments. David Bereit’s story proves that life-changing impact often begins with a single step: prayer, community, and a courageous heart. Dr....
Seeking Truth in the Age of Feeling, featuring Professor Robbie George
Most people still believe that feelings are the ultimate guide to truth, but what if trusting emotions is actually leading us astray? In this powerful keynote address at MBEC 2026, philosopher and public thinker Professor Robert Ge...
How Research Changed OB-GYN Practice: The Long Road from Findings to Guidelines
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. John Thorp, a revered OB-GYN and educator whose work has shaped obstetrics globally. Discover how his research, mentorship, and faith influence his practice and vision for the future of medicine. ...
ReThink Pregnancy: Taking Back the Cultural Narrative on Pregnancy
Today, we’re talking about an exciting project that we, along with EveryLife, launched this month - ReThink Pregnancy. AAPLOG and EveryLife have partnered together on this campaign to challenge a narrative our culture has been tell...
The Power of Men in the Abortion Decision: Vitae Foundation’s Surprising Findings
Are men really being heard in discussions about abortion? It's time we dive deep into this overlooked role. In our latest conversation, Brandy Meeks, President of Vitae Foundation, discusses Vitae Foundation’s newest research ...
Breaking Down the Legal Battle Over Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis discusses one of the most significant breakthroughs since the Dobbs decision, which is the groundbreaking Fifth Circuit decision to pause mail-in abortion drugs. Joining her to discuss all the intricacies ...
Reaching Gen Z: The 24/7 Nurse Chat Line Saving the Preborn
Most women, including Gen Z, don't realize how dangerous the abortion pill truly is physically and emotionally. Rachel Owen, CEO of Infinite Worth, reveals how a simple chat line is saving lives, exposing the dark side of online abortion access...
Doctor, Heal Thyself: Restoring Truth in Pediatric Care, featuring Dr. Jill Simons
In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Dr. Jill Simons, pediatrician and Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), to explore the importance of life‑affirming, evidence‑based healthcare for children be...
Transforming Women's Health: Moving into Telehealth to Reach Women
Meet Teresa Rincon, the VP of Clinical Services at PreBorn!, where they’re revolutionizing care in pregnancy centers across the U.S. by integrating telehealth with compassionate support and also a platinum sponsor at MBEC 2026. Fro...
Speak Now or Be Silenced: Why the Hippocratic Oath
In this special episode in honor of Doctor’s Day, we’re coming to you from AAPLOG’s annual MBEC conference with a powerful keynote from Dr. Christina Francis. Dr. Francis takes us on a journey through the history of the Hippocratic ...
IVF, IUDs, PCOS & Real Investigation, with Dr. Monique Ruberu
In part two, Dr. Monique Ruberu dives into PCOS, offering insights into how it can be more accurately diagnosed and effectively treated. She also addresses the ethical and medical concerns surrounding IVF, birth control, IUDs, and other reprodu...
Take Control of Your Health w/NaPro Technology, with Dr. Monique Ruberu
In recent years, many women have become increasingly proactive about their health, particularly when it comes to understanding their reproductive systems. This growing interest has brought attention to various methods of tracking menstrual cycl...
Pulling Back the Curtain on AAPLOG’s Undercover Abortion Pill Video
In this episode, Jordan Butler sits down with Dr. Christina Francis to discuss AAPLOG’s recent and first ever OB GYN going undercover and ordering abortion pills. Through an undercover investigation, she reveals the lack of safeguards in ...
Unplanned to Unplanned Good: Opening the Adoption Conversation
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a daunting experience for many women. With emotions running high, the decisions ahead can feel overwhelming. In this post, we delve into the important role of adoption as a viable option, particularly as sha...
When Doctors Heal and Lawyers Appeal: How AAPLOG & ADF Fight for Life
In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Erik Baptist from Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to discuss the vital role of ADF in protecting life and liberty. Erik shares insights into their ongoing legal battles against abortion pil...
A Deep Dive to Find the Causes of Autism
In part one of a two-part episode series of OBservations, Dr. Susan Bane welcomes back Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP, IFMCP, a Senior Fellow in Pediatric Education and one of the most respected voices in integrative and functional pediatric me...
Rethinking Kids’ Health with Dr. Mumper: A Root‑Cause Approach to Pediatric Wellness
In part one of a two-part episode series of Observations, Dr. Susan Bane welcomes an extraordinary guest: Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP, IFMCP—a Senior Fellow in Pediatric Education and one of the most respected voices in integrative and funct...
Surviving the Unthinkable: Abortion Pill Poisoning and the Power of Resilience, featuring Catherine Pressly Herring
In AAPLOG's first episode of OBservations, Dr. Christina Francis speaks with Catherine Pressly Herring, a survivor of abortion pill poisoning, who shares her harrowing experience of being tricked into taking abortion pills by her then-husband. ...
A Fond Farewell and a Fresh Start: From Caring for Both to OBservations
After two years of thoughtful conversations and curbside consults, Caring for Bothcomes to a close—making way for something new. In this bittersweet final episode, we reflect on the heart and impact of the Caring for Bo...
Rise and Risk: The Hidden Threat of Unregulated Abortion in Colorado
In this episode of Caring for Both: A Curbside Consult Series, Jordan Butler speaks with Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former abortionist turned pro-life OB-GYN, about the current state of abortion laws in Colorado, the impact of the closure of a pr...
AAPLOG’s Urgent Call for FDA Action on Chemical Abortion Pill Safety
In this episode of Caring for Both, a Curbside Consult Series by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), Jordan Butler sits down with Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of AAPLOG, to discuss a critical le...