Antenatal steroids have saved countless babies, but the biggest question in obstetrics is no longer whether they work. It’s when, how much, and for whom. And the answers are changing fast. Enjoy this incredible plenary from MBEC 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Previous podcast guest and MBEC 2027 speaker Dr. Hector Chapa breaks down the evolving science behind fetal maturation, from the original 1972 sheep study to the newest guidance reshaping practice today.

If you care for preterm patients, teach residents, need to understand why long-held assumptions about steroids are being rewritten, or just want to dive into an interesting and fascinating topic in obstetrics, this episode is for you. Dr. Chapa shows why “fetal maturation” is bigger than lung development, why the old 24-to-48-hour rule is outdated, and why the traditional seven-day rescue window may soon be history.

If you’re a medical professional, student, resident, or midwife, please join us for MBEC 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri, from February 26-28,2027.

Resources:

• Learn more about MBEC 2027.
• Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Learn more here.
• Check out Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN No Spin Podcast.

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At OBservations, we describe our podcast as an open conversation on women's health. In this episode, we're expanding that conversation to include men's health and the often-overlooked impact that induced abortion can have on fathers.

Joining us is Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life and a first-time speaker at MBEC 2027, AAPLOG's national medical conference. Men for Life is the world's only consistently pro-life organization dedicated to ensuring men's voices are included in conversations about human rights and abortion. Through his work, Sean seeks to shed light on how abortion affects fathers and why their experiences matter.

Before leading Men for Life, Sean built a successful career as a family law attorney. In 2022, he retired from law to focus on being fully present as a husband and father while pursuing a new calling. Today, he writes and speaks on fatherhood, addiction and recovery, and the impact of abortion on men.

Sean's passion for this work is deeply personal. At just 19 years old, he lost a son to abortion, an experience that led to years of addiction, self-destructive behavior, homelessness, and encounters with the criminal justice system. Through recovery and healing, he found renewed purpose and has dedicated his life to helping others navigate similar struggles while advocating for fathers whose voices are often left out of the abortion conversation.

In this conversation, Sean shares his redemption story, discusses the mission of Men for Life, and explains why acknowledging the experiences of fathers is an important part of understanding the full impact of abortion.

Resources:

• Learn more about Men for Life.
• Learn more and register for MBEC 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Inquire about Men for Life’s Fatherhood Program.

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The Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) fight is headed toward a make-or-break ruling, and the evidence coming out of court could reshape how women hear about this lifesaving option nationwide.

Peter Breen, executive vice president and head of litigation at the Thomas More Society, walks through the California attorney general’s case against Heartbeat International and Real Options, including the push for more than $20 million in penalties and a gag order that could stop women from learning abortion pill reversal exists. He explains how the litigation unfolded, why the state tried to frame free life-saving counseling as “false advertising,” and how discovery exposed major weaknesses in the state's claims.

You’ll hear how the trial tested the credibility of ACOG, what happened when Dr. Mitchell Crenin’s study was scrutinized under oath, and why the data around APR looks very different when the full records are examined. Peter also shares how Heartbeat’s network and Real Options have tracked thousands of cases, including a reported success rate of more than 70 percent at Real Options, and why the women themselves are the ones paying the price when this information is withheld.

This episode is essential if you care about medical freedom, women’s health, pregnancy center defense, or the future of abortion pill reversal in America. The ruling could land just before the holidays, and the impact may reach far beyond California.

Resources:

• Learn more about the Thomas More Society
• Learn more about Abortion Pill Reversal
• Learn more about the APR lawsuit in California

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