Healthful Woman Podcast
Podcast by Healthful Woman
Latest episodes
Apr 11, 2022 • 45min
“Covid, two years later: Looking back and looking forward” – with Emily Oster
Dr. Emily Oster and Dr. Fox review their predictions about Covid-19 from the pilot episode of Healthful Woman. They review how things have changed, the unknowns that remain, and the mistakes and successes we’ve seen in the past two years.
Apr 4, 2022 • 42min
"Redrop: Pregnancy in the Land of Corona!" -with Emily Oster
Dr. Emily Oster, an economist and expert in pregnancy who has authored data-driven parenting books including Expecting Better and Cribsheet, meets virtually with Dr. Fox to discuss what parents can expect in regards to the COVID-19 virus. How are the virus and social distancing impacting pregnancy, delivery, and young children? Learn more about the rapidly developing situation.
Mar 28, 2022 • 29min
"Polyhydramnios: Deep Water!" - with Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin
Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin returns to the podcast to discuss polyhydramnios, or high fluid during a pregnancy. Dr. Lam-Rachlin explains that this is a very frequent diagnosis, and one that can be difficult to make because of imprecise fluid measurement. She and Dr. Fox also review some concerns that may be related to polyhydramnios.
Mar 21, 2022 • 39min
"Physical and Pelvic Therapy in Pregnancy & Postpartum: Preventative Care!" - with Alicia Ferriere
Dr. Alicia Ferriere joins the podcast to discuss physical and pelvic therapy during and after pregnancy. She explains how pelvic physical therapy can focus on helping patients return to sports or exercises that they love as well as some common issues she sees in patients. Connect with Alicia online at fortifypt.com or on Instagram, @fortify_pt.
Mar 14, 2022 • 38min
“Antepartum Fetal Testing, Part 2: Nonstress Test & Biophysical Profile” – with Kelly Zafman, MD
In part two of this episode, Dr. Kelly Zafman and Dr. Fox continue their discussion of antepartum testing. Dr. Zafman explains nonstress tests, which compares a baby’s heart rate with contractions. She also reviews the biophysical profile, or BPP, as well as a modified biophysical profile.
Mar 7, 2022 • 26min
“Antepartum Fetal Testing, Part One: Introduction and Fetal Kick Counts” – with Kelly Zafman, MD
Dr. Kelly Zafman joins Dr. Fox to discuss her research on antepartum fetal testing. In part one, they discuss how antepartum testing helps determine the risk of stillbirth and kick counts, or tracking a baby’s movement to gauge the health of the pregnancy.
Feb 28, 2022 • 39min
"Vaccines in Pregnancy: It's Not Just COVID!" - with Dr. Shari Gelber
Dr. Fox and guest Dr. Shari Gelber discuss vaccines in pregnancy. Covid-19 brought vaccines to the forefront of conversations, but Dr. Fox and Dr. Gelber agree that vaccines of all sorts have long been studied and proven to be safe during pregnancy. They discuss considerations including clinical trials, different forms of vaccine technology, and more.
Feb 21, 2022 • 47min
"Chronic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Pregnancy" - with Dr. Simi Gupta
Dr. Simi Gupta and Dr. Fox discuss high blood pressure in pregnancy, including chronic hypertension and pre-existing hypertension. Dr. Gupta reviews risks like high body weight and advanced maternal age, how hypertension is diagnosed, complications it may cause, and treatment options
Feb 14, 2022 • 52min
"Baby Friendly Hospitals"- with Chanie Fingerer
Chanie Fingerer from the Happy Birthway podcast returns to discuss baby-friendly hospitals. She explains what baby-friendly hospital accreditation requires as well as some pros and cons that patients might find. She and Dr. Fox also discuss the couplet model of nursing, how baby-friendly hospitals can increase success in breastfeeding, and more.
Feb 7, 2022 • 45min
“Nutrition in Twin Pregnancies: Simple, yet Critical” – with Dr. Barbara Luke
Dr. Barbara Luke, an MPH, reproductive epidemiologist, nurse, nutritionist, and author of a book on expecting twins, joins Dr. Fox to discuss prenatal nutrition in twin pregnancies. Dr. Luke says that she finds prenatal nutrition to be “the most positive and preventative medicine you could possibly do, building healthy babies.” In this episode, she explains her research into the subject and what expectant twin mothers need to know.
