Healthful Woman Podcast
Podcast by Healthful Woman
Latest episodes
May 25, 2020 • 49min
“We Love Midwives“ – with Lauren Abrams
Dr. Fox interviews Lauren Abrams, a certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing midwifery since 1993. In this episode, they discuss the path to becoming a midwife, how midwives and obstetricians can work together, and the different experiences a patient might have depending on where and how they choose to give birth.
May 21, 2020 • 59min
“Ending the Quarantine: If, When, and How?” – with Emily Oster
Emily Oster, an economist and author of two bestselling books on pregnancy and parenting, joins host Dr. Fox to discuss ending quarantine and stay-at-home orders. Oster explains how she has interpreted data and research on Covid-19, and what that means for safely reopening. They also discuss explaincovid.org, a website where Oster delivers reliable information about the virus in a way that is easy for everyone to understand.
May 18, 2020 • 38min
“PPE, Yeah You Know Me” - with Dr. Sarp Aksel
Dr. Aksel Sarp discusses his recent work with Last Mile, a grassroots organization with a mission to distribute PPE to healthcare workers in need during the coronavirus crisis. He and Dr. Fox explain the PPE supply-chain, which health care systems are most effective, and how people can help.
May 18, 2020 • 43min
"The World According to Sarp" - Meet Dr. Sarp Aksel
Meet Dr. Sarp Aksel, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City. In this episode, Dr. Aksel and Dr. Fox talk about advocacy, what men should know about working in obstetrics and gynecology, and how Dr. Aksel “got into medicine for the socks.”
May 14, 2020 • 52min
“Finding Your Inner Maverick” - with Shari Teigman
In this episode, Dr. Fox talks to Shari Teigman, a “Maverick Mindset coach” and creative business strategist. Shari and Dr. Fox discuss the life changes that lead her to this new career and what sets successful “mavericks” apart.
May 11, 2020 • 19min
"You Are What You Eat!" - Meet Dietitian Casey Seiden
Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes care & education specialist with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox discuss managing diabetes for their patients, how Casey became a registered dietitian, and clearing up confusion about nutrition.
May 11, 2020 • 39min
"Gestational Diabetes" - with Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, DCES
Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, joins Dr. Fox to discuss gestational diabetes. This complication differs from type 1 or type 2 diabetes in many ways, and is essentially a change in the body’s response to carbs because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. Casey and Dr. Fox discuss what patients should know and how gestational diabetes is treated.
May 7, 2020 • 26min
"What's Your Cesarean Section Rate?" - with Dr. Sam Bender
Dr. Bender explains the complex answer to a common patient question: what is your rate of cesarean delivery? Learn more about why cesarean delivery rates are higher than in the past, the importance of choosing an obstetrician you trust, and more.
May 4, 2020 • 23min
"Go Cubs Go!" - Meet Dr. Sam Bender
Host Dr. Fox sits down with Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Samuel Bender. Dr. Bender is a Senior Physician at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. Listen to learn more about Dr. Bender, including his thoughts on treating patients who he delivered, changes over time in maternal fetal medicine, and the Chicago Cubs.
Apr 30, 2020 • 20min
"Am I in Labor?" - with Dr. Michelle Santoyo
Dr. Michelle Santoyo and Dr. Fox sit down to share what they tell their patients as they reach the ends of their pregnancies. How can patients tell if they’re in labor? When should they call their doctor? What does Hollywood get wrong about labor? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more.
