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Mar 14, 2023 • 22min

"Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis - Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part Two" - with Brianna Barclay

In part 2 of this episode, Brianna Barclay shares how her pregnancy experience helped relieve some of her fear of seeing doctors and the impact that mental health struggles have had on her life. She also explains why she and her doctor chose to proactively treat postpartum depression, her birth experience, and what being a new mother has been like.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 46min

"Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis - Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part One" - with Brianna Barclay

Brianna Barclay tells part one of her pregnancy story. Brianna suffers from clinical OCD and an intense fear of medical procedures. During her pregnancy, she also dealt with hyperemesis, which ultimately caused her to lose 35-40 pounds before she delivered her baby.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 43min

Nausea And Vomiting In Pregnancy And Hyperemesis - With Dr. Jessica Spiegelman

Dr. Jessica Spiegelman meets with Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum, a more severe medical condition, as well as possible treatments.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 33min

"Nights and Weekends: How do I know if it is an emergency?" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

Dr. Stephanie Melka, OB/GYN joins Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss when pregnant women should deem a situation an emergency and when to visit the hospital in such situations.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 43min

“All About Pregnancy & Birth" - with fellow podcaster Dr. Nicole Rankins

Dr. Nicole Rankins, OB-GYN and host of the "All About Pregnancy" podcast speaks with Dr. Fox about her approach to creating relationships with her patients, her pregnancy and birth classes, and her podcast.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 34min

"Sleep Training: Make the right decision for your family & no need to judge others" with Emily Oster

Emily Oster, author of “Expecting Better,” “Cribsheet,” and “The Family Firm,” meets with Dr. Fox to discuss sleep training and the importance of establishing a regular sleep schedule at different stages of development.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 40min

"Why I Chose to Freeze My Eggs…and Talk About It" - with Rock n' Roll Legend, Lauren Turk

Lauren Turk, a singer in the rock band "Adult Band," sat down with Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss her personal experience freezing her eggs. Growing up, she did not know that egg fertilization was an option for her. After her procedure, she started to share her story on social media and realized there were many women who wanted to know more about the process and how they could get started. In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcase, Lauren details her experience finding a doctor and what the procedure entailed. Follow her in Instagram @thehangoutnj !
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Jan 30, 2023 • 44min

"Meredith's Story: Gitelman Syndrome, Coarctation of the Aorta, and an Unexpected Turn"

Meredith, a mother in Ann Arbor, MI speaks with Dr. Fox about her pregnancy journey after being diagnosed with Gitelman syndrome, her child's diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta, and more.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 27min

“Tears, lacerations, and episiotomies” – with Dr. Sadia Mobeen

New to the MFM Team, Dr. Sadia Mobeen joins Dr. Nathan Fox on the podcast to discuss the likelihood and reality of experiencing tears, or lacerations, during childbirth. Most first-time mothers can expect at least a small tear, but these are often quickly resolved. In more severe cases, our doctors discuss the options for repairing damaged muscle or skin as well as ways to help prevent tears from occurring in the first place.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 53min

“The Choice To Let Go” – With Simi Hersko

Simi Hersko, who was previously a Healthful Woman guest to talk about ATime, joins to talk about her own experience. Simi’s story includes struggling with infertility, miscarrying twins after IVF, and choosing not to resuscitate her twins born at 23 weeks.

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