Healthful Woman Podcast
Podcast by Healthful Woman
Latest episodes
May 13, 2024 • 51min
"Improving our understanding of preterm birth through research" - with Dr. Helen Feltovich
On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Helen Feltovich, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They discuss the origins of her decision to research preterm birth, her approach to educating patients on this topic, and more.
May 6, 2024 • 41min
“Mailbag #9: What does the Fox say?” – with Dr. Nathan Fox
In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox answers some of the top questions sent in from listeners. He addresses questions on the safety of gel manicures during pregnancy, women who are Group B-strep positive during pregnancy, what to ask during a preconception appointment, whether or not you should avoid alcohol while trying to conceive, and more.
Apr 29, 2024 • 56min
“The Unexpected” - Emily Oster and Dr. Fox talk about their new book!
In honor of the upcoming book release this week, Emily Oster and Dr. Nathan Fox collaborate on a podcast to discuss "The Unexpected." They discuss what it was like writing the book and what some underlying topics can be found within.
Apr 22, 2024 • 34min
"Miriam's Story: Cancer in Pregnancy, Part 2" - with Miriam Goldman
On today's podcast, we welcome back Miriam Goldman to hear part two of her birth story while having cancer. Her story picks up this week to discuss things that were not helpful during her experience and how that has impacted her.
Apr 15, 2024 • 40min
"Miriam's Story: Cancer in Pregnancy, Part 1" - with Miriam Goldman
In today's episode of the podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Miriam Goldman, whose remarkable journey unfolds as she recounts her experience of giving birth while bravely confronting stage 4 cancer. Join us as we delve into her inspiring narrative, exploring the intersection of hope, strength, and the power of unwavering determination in the most trying of circumstances.
Apr 8, 2024 • 35min
“Mailbag #8: What does the Fox say?” – with Dr. Nathan Fox
In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox answers some of the top questions from our listeners. He addresses questions on the use of nitrous oxide in labor and delivery, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), fallopian tube removal, how long you should wait to conceive following a C-section, and more.
Apr 1, 2024 • 57min
"Expecting Better: The Dos and Don'ts of Pregnancy" - with Emily Oster
Dr. Emily Oster, author of “Expecting Better” and “Cribsheet,” explains what she has learned in her research and writing about pregnancy. She and Dr. Fox discuss common advice and misconceptions regarding pregnancy and data shows what pregnant women should do.
Mar 25, 2024 • 40min
"Myth Busters, OBGYN Style!" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Dr. Stephanie Melka joins us today to debunk some common GYN myths! Dr. Melka's clinical interests include high-risk pregnancies, office gynecologic procedures, and laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries.
Mar 18, 2024 • 37min
"The VBAC Link" - with Meagan Heaton
On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox speaks with Meagan Heaton, co-founder of the VBAC Link and host of "The VBAC Link" Podcast. The VBAC Link offers evidence-based information regarding delivery after a previous cesarean section. After undergoing 2 cesarean sections and a VBAC, Meagan now loves to share her knowledge about the birthing process.
Mar 11, 2024 • 40min
"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.
