This #PrideMonth, SOAP celebrates the strength, joy, and diversity of the LGBTQ birthing community and families. We honor your stories, and recommit to advancing inclusive, affirming care in the face of ongoing challenges. #Pride2026#SOAP#OBAnes
📬 The latest issue of the #SOAP Newsletter is here!
Catch up on society updates, member highlights, education news, and what’s ahead this season.
🌷 Read the Spring 2026 Newsletter now: buff.ly/9FricPR#OBAnes#SOAPNewsletter#MemberUpdates
Save effort and optimize reimbursement by coding right the first time. Get practical guidance on current primary and add-on CPT codes, documenting anesthesia time, and preparing for 2027 updates.
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Don't miss the next #SOAP Journal Club Classic, Jun 10, 3PM EST, hosted by Dr. Jordan Francke, presented by Dr. Christine Hu ft Drs James O'Carroll and Daniel Conti. For more information & to register visit: buff.ly/UOQV6NN#OBAnes#JournalClub
Missed the #SOAPAM2026? There’s still time to catch up! 🎥✨ Register for the 2026 SOAP Virtual Highlights to access select recorded sessions on June 8–9. Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available after the event. Register by June 5 at 12PM EST! buff.ly/lXoggFD
Congrats to Dr. Elana Kreiger-Benson, this year's recipient of the SOAP/Kybele International Outreach Grant. Her research: "The Development and Implementation of a Maternal Safety Obstetric Hemorrhage Bundle in Vietnam”. buff.ly/39rIAtA
Congrats to Dr. Cassandra Poirier, this year's recipient of the SOAP/Kybele International Outreach Grant. Her research: "Design and Implementation of a Culturally Safe Obstetric Anesthesia Communication Simulation Curriculum in Guatemala”. buff.ly/39rIAtA
Congrats to Drs. Thomas & Toledo on receiving the SOAP Diversity & Inclusivity Mentored Grant. Their focus: “Race, Ethnicity & Geographic Distribution of
Neuraxial Labor Analgesia Use in Illinois” #SOAP
Missed the #SOAPAM2026? There’s still time to catch up! 🎥✨ Register for the 2026 SOAP Virtual Highlights to access select recorded sessions on June 8–9. Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available after the event. Register by June 5 at 12PM EST! buff.ly/lXoggFD
Congrats to Drs. Laurence & Taha on receiving the SOAP Diversity & Inclusivity Mentored Grant. Their focus: “VOICE-ICU: Voices of Obstetric Intensive Care Experiences-Informing Care and Unit Design” #SOAP
Congratulations to Dr. Lei Man Kuan, recipient of the 2026 Research in Education Award! Dr. Man Kan’s work is advancing educational excellence and shaping the future of medical education. #SOAP#OBAnes
Congratulations to this year's Gertie Marx Competition winners!
First Place: Payton Marshall, MD, PhD, Second Place: Lily Y. Bai, Third Place: Susannah Oster, BS
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Check out the latest episode of #ThePainlessPush podcast designed for pregnant & birthing people. In this conversation, host Dominique Arce sits down with @alopipatelmd from @femalepaindocs to discuss the often overlooked topic of postpartum pain. buff.ly/MtQS8BB
Congratulations to the Top 10 Best Case Report winners at this year’s Annual Meeting: Fatine Karkri, Manuel Fierro, Eliezer Mendelev, Monoki Kobayashi, Lucas Steele, Spencer Hansen, Allison Mootz, Daniel Berenson, Jace Battrell, and Makela Stankey! #SOAP#OBAnes
Watch Now ▶️ The recording for the SOAP Annual Business Meeting is now available on YouTube!
We announced the 2026-27 Board changes, recognized COE Designees, and heard a SOAP financial update and committee updates on new member benefits: buff.ly/poS8x6e
Missed the #SOAPAM2026? There’s still time to catch up! 🎥✨ Register for the 2026 SOAP Virtual Highlights to access select recorded sessions on June 8–9. Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available after the event. Register by June 5 at 12PM EST! buff.ly/lXoggFD
ICYMI: You can now watch a recording of Dr. Michael Furdyna's presentation on Maternal Cardiac Arrest for our Fellows Webinar Series! #OBAnes#SOAP#Fellowsbuff.ly/EgGtHXD
Congratulations to the SOAP 2026 Frederick P. Zuspan award recipient, Dr. Braydon Bak! The Frederick P. Zuspan Award recognizes excellence in collaborative research between obstetricians and anesthesiologists. buff.ly/kWRjemB#SOAP#OBAnes
Register for the next #SOAP Journal Club Classic, Jun 10, 3PM EST, hosted by Dr. Jordan Francke, presented by Dr. Christine Hu ft Drs James O'Carroll and Daniel Conti. For more information & to register visit: buff.ly/UOQV6NN#OBAnes#JournalClub