Healthful Woman Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Chanie Fingerer from the Happy Birthway podcast joins Dr. Fox to talk about her experience as a labor nurse. They discuss how her own birth experience inspired her to go into labor nursing, her education and training, and what life as a labor nurse is like.

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Silverstein and Dr. Lam join to talk about hormone therapy. They explain when and why women usually start hormone replacement, how treatment has changed to be safer and more effective over time, and more.

Dr. Andrei Rebarber returns to Healthful Woman to discuss thrombophilia, or blood clotting, in pregnancy. In this episode, he explains research into thrombophilia, the hormonal or genetic causes for clotting in pregnancy, and more.

On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox and Dr. Friedman discuss the nuanced advice they give patients regarding travel during pregnancy. They cover topics like timing travel during pregnancy, advice for different types or stages of pregnancy, and considerations for flying, destinations, and more.

Dr. Melka joins Healthful Woman to talk about advanced maternal age, or AMA. In this episode, she explains the history of identifying AMA and terms like “elderly pregnancy” or “geriatric pregnancy,” clears up misconceptions about risks, and explains common problems that obstetricians screen for or treat in AMA patients.

Dominique Weiss is the owner and educator at Baby Zone NYC. In this episode, she covers her background and training as a nurse, doula, and lactation consultant and what patients can expect from a modern birthing class.

Dr. Shari Gelber returns to Healthful Woman to explain PPROM, or preterm premature rupture of membranes, meaning that the water breaks early. PPROM occurs in just 2-3% of pregnancies but can cause complications including premature birth or infection. Dr. Gelber explains causes for PPROM and more.

Dr. Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to discuss fetal echocardiograms, a procedure she describes as “one of the most fascinating part of the stuff that we do on a day-to-day basis.” She and Dr. Fox explain the differences between blood flow in a fetus vs a child or adult, congenital heart defects, and more.

Dr. Samantha Do returns to Healthful Woman to talk about post-partum hemorrhage, which she says is “one of the most common [complications] that we think about for all patients.” She and Dr. Fox review causes for bleeding after delivery, how doctors treat these patients, and more.

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox, Dr. Melka, and personal trainer Adeena Platt Csillag discuss running. They talk about their own running journeys, share tips for beginners, and more.

Dr. Sarp Aksel returns to Healthful Woman to talk about scheduled cesarean deliveries, which he calls “a whole different beast” compared to unplanned C-sections. He and Dr. Fox review reasons for planned C-sections, potential alternatives, why patient responses are mixed, and more.

Dr. Silverstein returns to Healthful Woman to discuss bone density and osteoporosis. In this episode, he explains what contributes to proper bone density vs. low bone density, when to supplement calcium and how much, and what women should do to support their bone health.

Dr. Tamar Goldwaser returns to Healthful Woman to explain Fragile X Screening. Fragile X is “the most common inherited form of intellectual disability seen in boys,” though the condition can occasionally affect girls as well. In this episode, Dr. Goldwaser reviews how Fragile X is passed on, when couples should consider screening, and more.