#102 Intra-abdominal Pregnancy?! The Wildest High-Risk Birth with Dr. Ozimek

In this jaw-dropping episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with Dr. John Ozimek to unpack a once-in-a-career case: a full-term abdominal ectopic pregnancy that defied every odd and expectation. What began as a positive pregnancy test and a growing ovarian mass quickly unfolded into a 37-week miracle. She had severe preeclampsia, a 22-pound tumor, massive hemorrhage, and a baby developing entirely outside the uterus. Dr. Ozimek walks us step-by-step through the clinical decision-making, the ethical weight of prioritizing maternal safety, and the power of a well-prepared, collaborative team in the face of the unprecedented. For labor and delivery nurses, this story is a masterclass in breaking complex crises into manageable components and a reminder of how we can function even in uncharted territory. Helpful Links! MOVE Learning Retreat CARE Framework Class ‘Miraculous Birth’ at Cedars-Sinai Delivers Holiday Joy Doctors delivery baby whil removing 22-pound tumor from mother Music by

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#102 Intra-abdominal Pregnancy?! The Wildest High-Risk Birth with Dr. Ozimek is an episode from Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses by Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation.

This episode is 38:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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