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In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Melka discuss the importance of the postpartum visit, which typically occurs around six weeks after delivery. They explain the purpose of the visit, and address topics like exercise, sexual activity, and birth control.They also highlight the value of clear communication and patient education to ensure that women are prepared and know what to expect as they transition back to normal life after childbirth.
Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions on the topics of: what causes a baby to stay breech until delivery, whether a mother can lower her chances of having gestational diabetes again, what the chances of PROM occurring during a second delivery are, getting your gallbladder removed during pregnancy, and what to consider when having future children with a history of preeclampsia.
In this Healthful Woman episode, Dr. Nathan Fox and Julia Nudelman discuss her successful yet challenging pregnancy. At 37, with a history of C-sections and preeclampsia, Julia sought Dr. Fox's advice before trying for another child. When she got the green light, she unexpectedly became pregnant with twins. The episode highlights the risks of her fourth pregnancy and the care and support Julia received throughout her high-risk journey.
In this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Author Gila Pfeffer and Genetic Counselor Estie Rose. They discuss important topics around genetic testing, breast cancer prevention, and the role of genetic counseling in women's health. The conversation delves into Gila's personal experience as a breast cancer previvor and advocate, and how her story intertwines with Estie's work as a genetic counselor.
In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Samantha Do discuss the topic of hypertension during and after pregnancy, with a focus on high blood pressure that may emerge during labor and delivery. The conversation highlights the importance of monitoring blood pressure during labor, as high blood pressure can arise even in women with no prior history of hypertension. Their discussion emphasizes the need for vigilant care and personalized treatment to ensure both maternal and fetal well-being during labor and delivery.
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with Israeli Midwife Chani Turk. They discuss how the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel dramatically altered her professional and personal life. Despite the chaos, Chani continues to provide care, with notable changes like allowing family members to stay with mothers during epidurals to offer comfort. Chani's firsthand experience offers a deeply emotional and insightful look into the impact of the tragedy on everyday life, both at work and in the community.
In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast story, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Chani Turk, an Israeli Midwife. They discuss her personal experience of moving to Israel from the States, as well as her journey to becoming a midwife and experiences taking on this role.
On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Farnaaz Kia, an OB/GYN at MFM Associates. They discuss all things hysterectomy, including what it is, why someone may need one, and what the procedure entails.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Sadia Mobeen, an obstetrician/gynecologist at MFM Associates, regarding a common question women ask, "How do I know if I am in labor?" They discuss the framework that medical professionals use when evaluating a patient to determine if they are in labor, the types of questions you can expect your healthcare professional to ask, and more.
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Anum Naseem, an obstetrician/gynecologist at MFM Associates. They discuss induction of labor and the ARRIVE trial, a large study done to determine whether induction increases the risk of C-section.
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox is joined by Dr. Emily Oster to discuss vaccinations. They explore how vaccine skepticism has been a long-standing issue. The conversation highlights the complexity of vaccine acceptance and the delicate balance between public health needs and personal freedoms.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox welcomes Dr. Katherine Ida Halper, an obstetrician/gynecologist at MFM Associates, to discuss all things C-sections. They dive into what patients can expect during a C-section, from what they are going to see, feel, and more, to help them feel more comfortable with the process.
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with Dr. Jessica Vernon, OB/GYN. They dive deeper into the topic of her new book "Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood," available May 2025.
In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Jessica Vernon, OB/GYN. They touch on her new book coming out in May 2025 called "Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood." They also discussed her background and focus on mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum.
In the last month, we've aired podcast conversations with Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Bapu Jena, and though the content is different, there's an underlying thread that connects them both: what it means to deal with risk, and uncertainty. And not lose your mind.Economists deal with this constantly, and so do parents, but not in the same way. Economists learn not to panic in ways that parents, understandably, have a really hard time with. We're trained to read the studies, and spot their holes, or their aims and impacts. Yes, we live in a world with trace amounts of lead in Cheerios, and sometimes it can feel scary to leave the house. But things that are low risk are low risk, no matter how scary they feel.Today on ParentData, Emily reads her recent article on risk and uncertainty aloud, and encourages us all to think about risk like economists, so that we can internalize it as sane parents.Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.This episode is generously supported by: Hatch LMNT Little Sesame StrollerCoaster Podcast
Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions specifically about HCG and progesterone levels when becoming pregnant, tips to help with nausea during pregnancy, whether there are risks to the baby in the womb if the mother contracts influenza, and more.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of abuse. In part 2 of this Healthful Woman podcast episode, host Dr. Nathan Fox continues his discussion with Sara Sherbill, author of "There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption." They discuss Sara's goal in writing this book, the feedback she has received, her feelings surrounding the book, and more.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of abuse. Welcome back to Healthful Woman. In part 1 of this episode, host Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Sara Sherbill, author of "There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption." They discuss Sara's personal background and how it pertains to the book, as well as dive deeper into the book's topics.
Today on ParentData, we're welcoming back Dr. Nathan Fox, Emily's co-author for The Unexpected- a book about when things go wrong, or at least get complicated, in a pregnancy. Nate is an OB-GYN and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and he is one of our favorite returning podcast guests, not just because he's a great talker but also because it's really nice to have a doctor who can both provide medical answers to questions that come up around pregnancy, and help you have the best possible experiences with your own doctor. We're discuss some big issues that arise during pregnancy and the many prenatal doctor's visits; about the distinction between self-management and calling your doctor (when do you know if something is normal-bad or bad-bad?), and we'll talk about just how subjective that line actually is. We also talk about risks and tradeoffs and about the kinds of postpartum issues that are worth addressing while still pregnant (we're looking at you, depression and anxiety). The Unexpected, and this conversation, are meant to help people be much better prepared for what they may face in their pregnancies and to help better navigate conversations with doctors — both the expected conversations and the unexpected ones.Subscribe to (the new and improved!) ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.Subscribe to (the new and improved!) PregnantData newsletter.This episode is generously supported by:• Hatch • LMNT
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this mailbag episode, Dr. Fox answers your questions regarding whether or not C-section is a high outcome for most velamentous cord insertion cases, the accuracy of initial ultrasound dating, the development of preeclampsia during pregnancy, and more!
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast story, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Aria B. Grillo. They cover the emotions and thought processes Dr. Grillo experienced during her pregnancy following intrauterine insemination (IUI). They also discuss the various feelings and emotions individuals can experience during their pregnancy journey, as every individual is different.
In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast story, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Aria B. Grillo, a licensed clinical psychologist. They discuss her experience working with teens up through adulthood regarding issues such as depression and anxiety and the various forms of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They also touch on Dr. Grillo's experience with her first miscarriage and the psychological repercussions of her provider's delivery of the bad news.
Preeclampsia, and specifically postpartum preeclampsia, is a serious and often misunderstood condition. We welcome two guests to discuss symptoms, treatments, and guidance about navigating the condition. Psychologist and mother Dr. Jamie Barstein shares about her personal experience with preeclampsia after her first baby and Dr. Nathan Fox, OBGYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist provides medical insight. More about Dr. Fox: healthfulwoman.com Listen to Dr. Fox's podcast here, now streaming on InformedPregnancy+ Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streaming platform by pregnancy focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin. Dedicated to pregnancy, parenting, and everything in between, IP+ offers everything from prenatal workouts and yoga flows to original series and iconic birth films like The Business of Being Born. (Pssst, subscriptions are a great gift for parents-to-be!) Start your FREE TRIAL of Informed Pregnancy+ and get access to all our curated pregnancy and parenting content HERE! Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! informedpregnancy.com Informed Pregnancy on Youtube Informed Pregnancy Media on LinkedIn @doctorberlin Facebook X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with Lauren Burstein regarding her experience with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. She discusses the aftermath of her laser surgery and the delivery of her twins.
Welcome to the Healthful Woman Podcast! On this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Lauren Burstein about her pregnancy journey with her twins. She discusses being diagnosed with stage 2 Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and the subsequent surgery to correct the issue.
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this mailbag episode, Dr. Fox answers your questions regarding the parvovirus and pregnancy, placenta accreta risk factors, whether or not you can be induced when having a VBAC, and more.
Tom Muller comes back to the show to discuss Mary Harron's American Psycho, released in 2000 and based on the 1991 book by Bret Easton Ellis. Christian Bale stars as Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker who's an unreliable narrator with a psychopathic alter-ego, and lives out violent fantasies that spill from his personal life onto his work life.-Tom's an award-winning designer and creative director at helloMuller, and has made an impact on the cultural landscape with narrative-driven design and brand storytelling, creating compelling identities and experiences. I was first introduced to Tom's work in 2018 with The Weatherman, a dark, apocalyptic comic book series from writer Jody LeHeup and artist Nathan Fox, published by Image Comics. The co-creators brought in veteran designer Tom Muller for title type, cover, and layout. Tom's work on The Weatherman is bold and colorful, grabbing the attention of any passersby. You can't avoid the book, and the whole reading experience is mind-blowing.-Tom's radical and visionary re-design for Marvel's X-Men identity, a new visual language that included wordmarks and typography, helped launch 2019's groundbreaking HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X. He's also designed for entertainment giants DC and Disney, tech pioneers like Google and Gearbox Software, as well as Wired magazine, Skydance New Media, and Wizards of the Coast.-Learn more about Tomhttps://www.hellomuller.com/https://www.instagram.com/hellomuller/https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/tom-muller-designing-evolution-x-logo/https://www.thepopverse.com/marvel-house-of-x-designer-tom-muller-x-men-logo-redesign/https://www.printmag.com/comics-animation-design/behind-design-the-weatherman/https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-weatherman/-American Psychohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144084/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144084/locations/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254735/-Business Card Holdershttps://www.muji.us/collections/card-holders-Robert Longo and American Psychohttps://news.artnet.com/art-world/as-seen-on-american-psycho-robert-longo-2434409
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with listener Gabrielle. They discuss her decision to return to MFM Associates for her pregnancy and her desire to undergo vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC).
In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with listener Gabrielle regarding her first four pregnancies, two of which ended in miscarriages.
Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions specifically about cerclage, a procedure that closes the cervix with stitches to prevent or delay preterm birth.
In this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with listener Jodi about her daughter, Annie. They discuss Annie's glowing personality, her leukemia diagnosis at 17 years old, her subsequent cancer fight, and sadly, her passing away last year. They also discuss the Annietober 365 Foundation, which was created in Annie's memory.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Tikva Jacobs, a vascular surgeon at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in NYC. They discuss everything varicose veins!
On this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with one of our listeners, Shoshana. She shares her birth story, which involved being admitted to the hospital for 5 weeks due to fetal hydrops. Hydrops is a rare and serious condition that occurs when abnormal amounts of fluid build up in a baby's tissues or organs.
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Lisa Kalik, an internal medicine physician in NY, about her birth story. After 2 initial miscarriages, she decided to undergo IVF, after which she experienced complications with subsequent pregnancies. She then chose to opt for a surrogate for her two children.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox welcomes back Dr. Stephanie Melka to discuss retained placenta, which occurs when tissue is left behind in the uterus following pregnancy. They discuss when this may occur, what can be done when this occurs, and more.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Michal Agus Fox, clinical psychologist and one of the senior psychologists at the Frisch High School in Paramus, New Jersey. They speak about her transition from working with children to teenagers and her experience working with teens.
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In Part 2 of this podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his discussion with Dr. Ariana Huselid regarding her experience with TFMR. They discuss the aftermath of her experience, and where she sees herself headed in the future.
Welcome to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In Part 1 of this podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Ariana Huselid regarding her experience with TFMR. They dive into what TFMR is, Ariana's experience, and her feelings surrounding the situation.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox welcomes back Dr. Michal Angus Fox to discuss her decision to donate one of her kidneys. She discusses how she originally became interested in being a kidney donor, her experience as a donor, and her feelings about the topic.
#454: Pregnancy complications are…complicated. Nobody plans to have a miscarriage or preterm birth or uncontrollable vomiting while pregnant. Emily Oster is here to talk about pregnancy complications and how to use data in preparation for your next pregnancy. Listen to this episode to learn: How to prepare for your next pregnancy…especially if the last one didn't go as planned What words to avoid when talking about pregnancy complications…and what to say instead How doulas help improve birth outcomes and when to consider an OB-GYN over a midwife Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/454 Links from this episode: Read The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications - Emily Oster and Nathan Fox, MD: https://amzn.to/3RSPyeD Subscribe to Emily Oster's Newsletter Parent Data: https://parentdata.org/ Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 328 - Managing Blood Sugar + Gestational Diabetes with Casey Seiden, RDN, CDCES Episode 204 - Data-Driven Feeding Decisions with Emily Oster, PhD @profemilyoster Episode 154 - Pregnant and Starting Solids: Juggling Back-to-Back Babies with @mommylabornurse Liesel Teen, RN
Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this mailbag episode, Dr. Fox answers your questions regarding the transverse positioning of the baby and ECV procedures, taking a hot bath during pregnancy, sulcal tearing complications, if there is a correlation between D&C and preterm birth and more.
In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Jay Begun, a pediatrics specialist at Mount Sinai in New York. They discuss the topic of newborn feeding, as it can be one of the main challenges following birth. Dr. Begun shares information regarding feeding schedules for newborns, whether you should wake a baby up to feed, tongue ties, and more.
Today Dr. Stephanie Melka joins Dr. Nathan Fox to talk more about nitrous oxide (AKA Laughing Gas) for use in GYN procedures and exams. Listen in to learn about how it works, what it's used for and what their experiences have been in practice.
Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today we cover topics in a non-working epidural, multiple C-sections, closure of C-sections, fetal sutures, and more!
How do you manage a complex pregnancy while continuing to manage your career? Pregnancy can be complicated, and people who experienced prior reproductive challenges often anxiously wonder just how similar their next experience will be. When these stressors are piled on top of our day-to-day work challenges and the possibility of an unsupportive workplace, things get even more daunting.I'm thrilled to share that I am currently in my second trimester (!!) after past fertility challenges, so this is a topic close to my heart. This was the perfect time to talk with Dr. Nathan Fox about the premise of his new book, and how to manage pregnancy expectations and assertively communicate with both physicians and superiors in the workplace during this time.Dive into this discussion by learning more about:Embracing a joint decision-making approach to medicine that honors both doctor and patient expertise;Identifying the best OB/GYN for your unique health situation;Understanding the risk of recurrence of pregnancy complications;And advocating for your rights as a pregnant person in the workplace.Related Links:Episode 438, The Impact of Stress Reduction on Infertility - https://bossedup.org/podcast/episode438Episode 414, New Rights for Pregnant Workers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Episode 346, How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode346Episode 311, How To Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, And Pregnancy In The Interview - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode311Discover more about Nathan's Podcast - https://healthfulwoman.comLearn more about Nathan's practice - https://www.mfmnyc.com/team/nathan-fox/Buy “The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications by Emily Oster and Dr. Nathan Fox - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717163/the-unexpected-by-emily-oster-and-nathan-fox-md/Expecting Better by Emily Oster - https://bookshop.org/p/books/expecting-better-why-the-conventional-pregnancy-wisdom-is-wrong-and-what-you-really-need-to-know-emily-oster/15735353?ean=9780143125709Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/
In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Lucky Sekhon answer some of the top questions sent in from listeners. They address questions covering if alcohol affects fertility, fertility following a miscarriage, natural pregnancy following IVF, conception following the use of an IUD, and more.
On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Sara Kostant to discuss a common concern among women; urinary tract infections (UTIs). They cover what a UTI is, who gets them, how to prevent them, when to seek medical care, and more.
In this mailbag episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Helen Feltovich answer your top questions. They address questions regarding bilobed placenta, appropriate activity levels for someone with a history of PPROM, whether an MFM doctor is needed following IVF, and more.
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.
Economist Emily Oster became a big name in pregnancy advice 10 years ago with her book "Expecting Better: Why The Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong – And What You Really Need To Know."Her latest book is called "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During And After Complications." She co-wrote it with Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr. Nathan Fox.We talk about some of those complications and how patients can get better care from their doctors.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy