Healthful Woman Podcast
Podcast by Healthful Woman
Latest episodes
Nov 22, 2021 • 49min
“Confined Placental Mosaicism: More common than you might think” – with Tamar Goldwaser
Dr. Tamar Goldwaser joins Dr. Fox to discuss confined placental mosaicism, a condition in which the DNA makeup of the baby does not match the DNA makeup of the placenta. They cover what this means for DNA testing results, how it could affect the baby, and more.
Nov 15, 2021 • 46min
"Covid Vaccine Update: Pregnancy, Boosters, and Kids" - with Emily Oster
Prof. Emily Oster returns to Healthful Woman to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy and the COVID booster shots. In this episode, Emily Oster and Dr. Fox bust myths like the idea that the vaccine would cause miscarriages or infertility. They also discuss the decision to get a booster shot and the future of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov 8, 2021 • 27min
"Delivery of Twins - Double the Fun!" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
In this episode, Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox talk about delivering twins. It has become somewhat unusual in the U.S. for twins to be delivered vaginally. Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox talk about training obstetricians for this scenario, whether planned C-Sections are always best, and more.
Nov 1, 2021 • 34min
"Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome Part 2: Treatment of TTTS. Yes, Lasers!" - with Dr. Nahla Khalek
Dr. Nahla Khalek is an OB-GYN from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who works in a specialized surgical center for fetal diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, she explains twin-twin transfusion syndrome, a unique diagnosis in which two fetuses share a placenta in such a way that one baby receives “a tremendous amount of blood volume” while the other receives insufficient blood volume. Dr. Khalek reviews diagnostic options, signs to look out for, and more.
Oct 25, 2021 • 36min
"Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome Part 1: What is TTTS?" - with Dr. Nahla Khalek
Dr. Nahla Khalek is an OB-GYN from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who works in a specialized surgical center for fetal diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, she explains twin-twin transfusion syndrome, a unique diagnosis in which two fetuses share a placenta in such a way that one baby receives “a tremendous amount of blood volume” while the other receives insufficient blood volume. Dr. Khalek reviews diagnostic options, signs to look out for, and more.
Oct 18, 2021 • 35min
"Prenatal Care of Twins Part 2: Preterm Birth & Fetal Growth Restriction" - with Dr. Andrei Rebarber
In part two of this episode, Dr. Rebarber continues the discussion on prenatal care for twins. He covers common complications including preterm birth and fetal growth restriction and how OB/GYNs can prevent or treat these issues.
Oct 11, 2021 • 38min
"Prenatal Care of Twin Part 1: Early Care and General Advice for Twins" - with Dr. Andrei Rebarber
Dr. Andrei Rebarber joins Dr. Fox to discuss prenatal care for twin pregnancies. In this episode, they cover specialist care for twin pregnancies, vanishing twins, genetic screening, and more.
Oct 4, 2021 • 30min
“Intro to Twin Pregnancies: Types of Twins, and Why it Matters” – with Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin
Dr. Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to explain different types of twins. She and Dr. Fox review the factors that doctors are concerned about with twins, how they can tell what type of twins are present, and more.
Sep 27, 2021 • 48min
"Cesarean Scar Pregnancy" - with Professor Ilan Timor, MD
Dr. Ilan Timor, a world leader in ultrasound for obstetrics and gynecology, joins Dr. Fox to discuss cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies. This occurs when the pregnancy implants within a cesarean scar. Dr. Timor explains the risks and common outcomes for these cases.
Sep 20, 2021 • 37min
"Placenta Accreta, Part 2: Management and Delivery" - With Dr. Brett Einerson
In part two of this episode, Dr. Brett Einerson explains how doctors manage placenta accreta once it has been diagnosed. He discusses planning for a preterm delivery, the tests that are necessary, creating a surgical plan, and more.
