Healthful Woman Podcast

Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions regarding whether there is a correlation between breastfeeding and miscarriage, whether or not a mother being a carrier for cystic fibrosis could have any negative impacts on the baby in the womb, mobility following an epidural, natural variation in gestation length, whether or not someone with half a uterus can deliver vaginally, and maternal CMV infection in the first trimester.

Dr. Jennifer Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to discuss pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy. She explains the difference between pregestational and gestational diabetes, how a diagnosis is made, and what women with diabetes should know about pregnancy.

In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Rachel and Dr. Fox reflect on Rachel’s emotionally challenging but medically smooth pregnancy following a prior loss. At 36 weeks, she went into labor naturally, delivering a healthy baby boy quickly and without an epidural. Looking ahead, Rachel feels reassured by this experience but knows she’ll still carry some anxiety into future pregnancies.

In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Rachel shares her emotional experience with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and the impossible choices she faced to try to save her babies. With guidance from her doctors, religious leaders, and loved ones, she ultimately underwent a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to give one twin the best chance at survival. Rachel reflects on the trauma, the grief, and the strength it took to move forward during one of the most difficult times of her life.

Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions regarding fetal kidney health, epidurals, abdominal pain in pregnancy, choosing a practice nearby vs. farther away, and IVF pregnancies.

Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Fox to discuss Reproductive Psychiatry, or psychiatric treatment for women during pregnancy. In this episode, they review topics including treatment options, when medication can be used, and research into psychiatric treatment for pregnant women.

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Melka discuss the importance of the postpartum visit, which typically occurs around six weeks after delivery. They explain the purpose of the visit, and address topics like exercise, sexual activity, and birth control.They also highlight the value of clear communication and patient education to ensure that women are prepared and know what to expect as they transition back to normal life after childbirth.

Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions on the topics of: what causes a baby to stay breech until delivery, whether a mother can lower her chances of having gestational diabetes again, what the chances of PROM occurring during a second delivery are, getting your gallbladder removed during pregnancy, and what to consider when having future children with a history of preeclampsia.

In this Healthful Woman episode, Dr. Nathan Fox and Julia Nudelman discuss her successful yet challenging pregnancy. At 37, with a history of C-sections and preeclampsia, Julia sought Dr. Fox's advice before trying for another child. When she got the green light, she unexpectedly became pregnant with twins. The episode highlights the risks of her fourth pregnancy and the care and support Julia received throughout her high-risk journey.

In this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Author Gila Pfeffer and Genetic Counselor Estie Rose. They discuss important topics around genetic testing, breast cancer prevention, and the role of genetic counseling in women’s health. The conversation delves into Gila’s personal experience as a breast cancer previvor and advocate, and how her story intertwines with Estie’s work as a genetic counselor.