Healthful Woman Podcast

Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regards to Jewish fast days. On fast days, observers do not eat or drink for up to 25 hours, depending on the holiday. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka explain when it is and isn’t safe for pregnant women to fast and how they advise their Jewish patients.

Dr. Brett Einerson, assistant professor of OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Utah, joins Dr. Fox to discuss placenta accreta. In this episode, they cover why Dr. Einerson chose to study and specialize in placenta accreta, what defines the condition, and common symptoms and risks.

Dr. Caroline Friedman and Dr. Fox answer common questions about labor. How long is labor? What can patients expect? When is a C-section necessary? They also review the Friedman Curve, which obstetricians use to determine whether labor is abnormal.

Dr. Stephanie Lam returns to the podcast to discuss vaginal infections and vaginitis, which are very common and, she estimates, affect 20-25% of patients. Dr. Lam and Dr. Fox review common types of infections, what symptoms to look out for, treatment options, and when patients need to schedule an appointment with their gynecologist.

Dr. Melka joins Dr. Fox on Healthful Woman to explain what women should do when they first find out they’re pregnant. She covers topics like when they should have their first appointment with an obstetrician, what types of appointments they will need to schedule, when to start taking prenatal vitamins or adjusting their diets, and more.

Dr. Sara Kostant returns to Healthful Woman to explain what patients can expect in the final 4-6 weeks of their pregnancies. She covers topics like common symptoms, increasingly frequent visits to your obstetrician, and what doctors look out for as labor and delivery grow closer.

Emily Oster returns to Healthful Woman to give updates on her thoughts regarding the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic after reviewing the data. She and Dr. Fox cover topics like the vaccine, the Delta variant, predictions for remote vs. in-person school this fall, and more.

This episode of Healthful Woman covers Celiac disease and following a gluten-free diet. Hear from Casey Seiden, a registered dietician, and Nili Fox, Dr. Fox’s daughter who has Celiac disease. They discuss the diagnostic process, common signs and symptoms, and tips for following a gluten-free diet.

This episode of Healthful Woman features Dr. Jaclyn Bonder, associate professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Cornell with expertise in pelvic, pregnant, and postpartum pain. She explains what physiatry is and how it differs from physical therapy as well as common pelvic pain issues her patients face and how they can be treated.

Dr. Sarp Aksel returns to Healthful Woman to discuss thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, in pregnancy. He explains how this condition is diagnosed, complications and concerns, and how doctors manage thrombocytopenia.