A super fun, skill-filled week 😀

I know med school is hard, but everything you do seems to make it worth it.. You inspire me so much; I have been waching your videos since you started med school.. I am know doing a Psychology Bachelor, but I really think COVID times made me doubt myself and not go to med school after all. Now, I finally started to study for med school and to take my deficencies once I finish this bachelor's. It is a long, scary and tough road, but I am glad to walk it with you and your beautiful community and that I'm not alone!

Please don’t feel like you will bore us (especially me lol) with all the details of what your learning about your field! I’m in school to be a Postpartum Nurse but it’s still so comforting to hear someone speak about their passions whether or not it’s something they’re interested in 🥰💕

I’m so glad to see you practicing your sutures. I’m 2 weeks postpartum and my husband said that he was watching my OB stitch my 4th degree tear and was very impressed how she was suturing me up coz he said it was very bloody down there (sorry TMI) and wet. But it was so reassuring to know that my OB was so good at what she does especially with all the other complications I had with delivery and postpartum. Keep up your practices, Rachel! You’re going to save many lives! Oh yeah, my mom is an OBGYN too. ❤

I pray that I have the same enthusiasm for my job as you lol it’s a breath of fresh air

I'm currently pregnant and its so cool to see how they teach delivery skills. so informative!

I loved seeing your skill sims. I also love that you're including other medical professionals in your videos and linking them. Your co-resident has such an informative tik tok. It's very realistic and just another person I got to add to my list for my daily dose of inspiration.

Step 3 is so chill. I just did test questions too. You’ll done great

It is SO nice to see what you are learning! I love it

Your amazing Rachel a true inspiration God bless you for what you do.💜🙏😇

It always makes me so happy seeing you happy. Your skin is glowing btw.

I was recently accepted to a DO program (and start in July!), and as someone who is also aspiring towards OB/GYN, I love watching your videos and seeing your passion for the field! Excited to officially get started on this path soon 🥰

It's crazy to think how far you've gotten, I remember when I started watching your videos nearly 4 years ago and I'm starting med school in the fall 😁😁 super happy i made it off the waitlist

I’m starting med school next month. I’m so excited, so nervous and also scared all at the same time 😅. Ty for these videos Rachel. You inspire me so much

I am fully confident in my ability to stitch skin after your demo.

Ur enthusiasm really inspires me when I feel low❤

Go Dr. Southard, you earned it!

I started following you in medical school on a KZfaq binge, since as a meteorologist I also work shift work. But I'm also a mom, and I love watching you learn about all things ob/gyn, and even learning some things that I didn't know along the way! So excited for you!

OBGYN is amazing. Love your enthusiasm for this field!

I am FINALLY caught up on vlogs and I'm so excited to watch you continue residency and grow as a person and a physician! I'm still in undergrad but I'm so excited to join the medical field with other wonderful people like you.. thank you Rachel for showing your authentic self and taking us along on this journey, you're like the big sister that I never had lol so happy and proud to call you Dr. Rachel Southard now!! ❤

I used to want to do a surgical specialty but lately, I've been thinking of becoming a GP. Watching you do the knots brings back memories and maybe I should reconsider. I still have some time to think about it. I wish it wasn't that hard to choose a specialty!

I've been Prepping for my medical entrance so I'm always in the state of wanting to throw up because of doing so many practice problems but it's a blessing to watch your videos during study breaks. 😭💪

Every single one of your videos makes me want to really consider becoming a doctor. Your passion is so infectious!!!

I really like the insight you give into what would be preferred by other surgeons or what will impress them,more definitely keeping those tips in mind for when I hopefully residency

Go Dr. Rachel!!!!

I had an endometrial biopsy in February 😬 you’re going to be an amazing OB-GYN

Rachel, you are my comfort zone. You really are.

This is dope. I remember watching how nervous you were and all of your effort to get here!

Would honestly love some recipe videos if you ever make them. I have a hard time coming up with quick/ easy to make recipes that are still healthy and balanced.

Loooove this type of content! Looking forward to more 🥰 and 💯agree, OB/GYN is the best!! It really takes a miracle plus a stroke of luck for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!

I love getting to see your residency training activities! So cool! I've been into obstetrics since i was a toddler. I don't have the technical abilities and skills with my hands to be a doctor, so i love getting to see the simulations you used to learn!

The shoulders distocia section was really interesting because I had that happen with my 3rd and he was out in less than 2 mins but they didn't use any of those methods lol.

yesssss i love the medical content !

I am the milk man.... still enjoying your content years after I subscribed to you

mothers are heros

WE STAN THIS NEW RACHEL ERA

Nice Rachel. The work that goes into deliveries my goodness. The one involving an abdominal incision is looks intimidating. Please tell me it involves anesthesia.😮

Dr Southard AKA Miya Hero, if you ever have time I would greatly appreciate your viewpoint as a new Dr, whom has access to more experienced OBGYNS to speak on the morbid subject of when the baby's head becomes detached from their bodies. Is it preventable and how and why does the news get their hands on the information so quickly and why do they broadcast it? Thank you and as always your my hero.

I wish I still had any kind of gymnastics skills from when I was a kid lol. When I had to choose between gymnastics and swimming, I went with competitive swimming 😂. I was born a water baby. I really wanted to be a doctor, but I had kids first and went into healthcare administration

I love your videos I suffer from tokophobia but I'll still watch them I'll just skip some parts 😂

You are welcome keep it up dear.

Missing you 🤩

can you please show us the things you get at Costco or any supermarket? your meals look so effortlessly good all the time lol.

The first thought that came to my mind when I saw Rachel brushing teeth in car was mr bean😂😂😂 btw thanx for the info on labour I had zero idea that an incision can be made and adjust baby I thought the only incision related thing that happens is c section. Interesting

In the building watching from Barbados 😎😎😎

i get motivated from your video , i'm preparing for neet < under grad for doctor > , hoping to meet u some day

I’m so glad you’re becoming a doctor. Men should be out of the delivery room, unless they are dad. Just curious if residents ever have formal discussions with patients, regarding their delivery experience. It could be eye opening.

This very helpful I’m training to be a post partum doula

Rubin 1 is 2 fingers on the scapula of the baby and you push clockwise i think and Rubin 2 is the opposite. Sorry if there's a mistake lol i did OB rotation last year.

❤

And if all else fails … Zavenelli!!!!! Came close a few times

Hi, Rachel. I loveeee your videos and have followed you for so many years now!! I wanted to know your thoughts on using terminology like "baby and parent" instead of "baby and mom" during discussions of pregnancy and birth. A fellow med student friend of mine who identifies as trans has been really instrumental in helping me learn about gender-inclusivity in medicine and I think it would be so amazing to have ob/gyn feel like a safer space for patients who might already be feeling all kinds of dysphoria and stigma and shame when receiving care. Just a thought! Love your videos and so excited to follow your residency journey :)

Do you work in OBGYN all of residency? Or do you work in other specialties during your 4 years?

Hey Rachel! What advice would you give someone who is looking to find their “right place in the world”?

Your videos are cool, I don't know if I am inspired or scared, the thought of the stress freaks me out. Must be really tough combining filming/editing with your job. Please what would be your next line of action/management for the guy who was in an accident? I had to screenshot your laptop to read the question. Thank you ❤ I am a 5tb year medical student from Nigeria.

In your opinion as a an OB do you think it’s more beneficial for the mom to give birth in a squatting position vs laying down?

Are you going to stay at the hospital your doing your residency at when your residency is over?

Hey guys!! HELPP ME OUT PLZZ!! I am at a point in my life where i absolutely do not know what to do about my career. I am from Pakistan and currently enrolled in 1st year pharmacy school as i didnt get admission in any medical school. I was pretty happy and enjoying my uni stydying pharmacy but when even i see any doctor or someone preparing for MCAT something inside me breaks like i want to be in their position and be a doctor SOMEHOW and all of a sudden regrets pile up that maybe i did not do enough i was laçking. I am seriously thinking of giving MCAT this year too which is in aprrox 2 to 3 months but dont have the courage to leave pharmacy either as i am fearful if i did not get admission in medical school then what will i do ?? And my parents would have to pay the penalty fee also if i get out of pharmacy program.... i am torn right now really depressed.... Plzz give me a sincere advise PS. I had a huge passion for becoming a doctor since childhood but idk whyyy.. even after doctors regretting doing MBBs i STILL want to pursue it depsite all its cons.

Rachel are there cases where the umbilical cord isn’t long enough?

3 things that are important to me 1. Jesus 2. Family 3 . Rachel Southard! .

Hi how are you feeling at the moment And are you older or younger than 25 And can't wait to see your video and please can you reply to me

I feel like burnout makes everyone scared to get into medicine now but I think we can all see this is truly who you are at your core. So glad you’re enjoying your residency so far 🩷