She Delivered 18,000 Babies, But Few Know the Full Story

Dr. Jessica Jacob has delivered over 18,000 babies across decades of tireless devotion — more lives than most hospitals bring into the world. But behind the numbers lies a powerful, untold story of sacrifice, faith, and fierce advocacy. In this emotional interview, Dr. Jacob shares what truly happens behind the delivery room doors, why she fights against dangerous home births, how she balances motherhood with medicine, and what it really costs to devote your life to others. Get inspired by one of the world’s most selfless OBGYNs as she reveals the highs, heartbreaks, and hidden battles few ever hear about. ***SPONSORS OF THIS EPISODE*** ► Ohr Naava: Help Change Their Lives For just $1 a day, you can help Ohr Naava provide schooling, support and chizuk to thousands of Jewish women and girls annually. Help Here → https://bit.ly/3GofiN2 ► Naki: Streaming Jewish Music, Podcasts, Stories & More For Everyone Naki is a filtered audio entertainment system with an expanding library of wholesome content for the discerning family. And now you can get their brand new devices. Perfect for any Jewish home! → Use Code: LCHAIM for FREE Shipping! Get Your Device Here → https://bit.ly/4jRA2Lt Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Who is Doctor Jessica Jacob? 03:13 Becoming an OBGYN 05:52 Dr. Jacob’s Amazing Stats 08:27 Seeing Gods Hand in the Deliver Room 11:46 Delivering Charlene’s Children 13:30 Debunking Pregnancy Myths 15:00 Delivery Pet Peeves 16:40 Dealing With the Negativity 18:18 Balancing Life at Home and the Life of a Doctor 19:52 Ohr Naava 22:07 The Busy Life of Dr. Jacob 23:12 Delivering a Baby the Night of her Daughters Wedding 24:00 Connecting to the Righteous Women of Our Past 24:28 The Ideal Day for Dr. Jacob 25:16 Advice for First Time Moms 26:25 Labor Lawsuits 29:57 Being a Religious Woman Doctor 32:25 Becoming an Obstetrician 34:23 The Naki Devices 36:22 Delivering Multiple Generations 37:30 Friday Night in the Jacob Home 38:46 Dr. Jacob Favorite Jewish Tradition 39:49 Dealing with the Stress of the Job 41:45 The Dangers of Home-births 46:25 The Troubles of Working Together with the Hospitals 49:57 Learning from her Patients 53:19 Giving Advice to her Younger Self 53:45 Dr. Jacob's Plans for the Future 55:01 The Definition of Success 55:28 A Blessing to Dr. Jacob 56:06 Outro Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us [email protected] us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.