Healthful Woman Podcast

This episode explores public concerns about using Tylenol during pregnancy and examines the scientific evidence behind claims linking it to autism. Dr. Fox and economist Emily Oster break down why current studies are flawed, how sibling-comparison research offers clearer answers, and why existing high-quality data does not support Tylenol as a cause of autism. They also discuss the real-world cons...

Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to Healthful Woman to discuss ECV, a procedure to turn babies who are breech. She and Dr. Fox discuss how this procedure works, complications in breech delivery, C-sections, and more.

In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nikki Pensak joins Dr. Fox to discuss her book, Rattled, and the often-overlooked complexities of postpartum mental health, motherhood, and maternal brain changes. The conversation explores the myths, challenges, and strategies surrounding early parenthood, aiming to help mothers move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

In this episode, Dr. Fox and Dr. Kostant discuss the preconception visit, when a patient and her OB/GYN discuss conception and early pregnancy. They explain when patients should start thinking about preconception and the topics covered during that appointment, including vitamins, vaccinations, carrier screenings, IVF, and more.

In this episode of "What Does the Fox Say?", Dr. Fox answers listeners’ top questions about pregnancy and childbirth, from why some labors are easier than others to how C-section timing affects future pregnancies. He breaks down the science behind labor outcomes, uterine rupture risk, and preterm birth prevention, offering clear, evidence-based insights for expectant and future moms alike.

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to cover birth plans, or “your vision of what your birth is.” She and Dr. Fox explain how women should discuss birth plans with their obstetricians, “deal breakers,” and common requests patients make in their birth plans.

In this episode of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox, we cover questions regarding when to see a fertility specialist, the causes of PROM (premature rupture of membranes), COVID during pregnancy and later complications, not being immune to certain viruses in pregnancy, and transferring two embryos during IVF.

Dr. Alan Garely, a urogynecology specialist, explains urinary incontinence. In this episode, he and Dr. Fox discuss the urogynecology specialty, common causes for urinary incontinence, surgery, and treatment options.

In this episode of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox, he answers listeners' questions regarding choroid plexus cysts, placing an IUD during a C-section, third trimester bleeding, the difference between Cervidil and Pitocin for induction, and family history of pregnancy complications.

Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to discuss VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox review risks associated with VBAC, which patients are candidates for VBAC, and choosing between cesarean and vaginal deliveries.

On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Fox continues his discussion with Jordanna Nadritch, President of Sharsheret's Board of Directors. She shares her journey as a BRCA1 previvor, navigating multiple surgeries, raising young children, and finding healing through volunteering and connecting with others. She reflects on the power of sharing her story, giving back, and honoring her mot...

On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Fox speaks with Jordanna Nadritch, President of Sharsheret's Board of Directors. Jordanna shares her mother’s battle with aggressive breast cancer, her own BRCA1 diagnosis, and the difficult choice to undergo a double mastectomy at just 34. With honesty and strength, she reflects on how her mother’s story ultimately saved her life and inspired he...

In the final episode of this miniseries, Dr. Fox and Dr. Weltz discuss diagnosing breast cancer through mammograms and biopsy, as well as, treatment options for women who are diagnosed.

In the second part of Dr. Weltz and Dr. Fox’s discussion on breast cancer, they cover treatment and therapies, improving recovery rates, and why breast cancer screening remains important.

In part one of a discussion of breast cancer, Dr. Fox introduces Dr. Christina Weltz, an assistant professor of surgery and surgical oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Weltz’s path to medicine, why breast exams are difficult for doctors, and more.

Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regard 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.

In this episode of “What Does the Fox Say?” with host Dr. Nathan Fox, we cover questions regarding cervical insufficiency, fetal measurements during pregnancy, nutrition in pregnancy, traveling abroad while pregnant, and postpartum hemorrhage.

Dominique Weiss tells her birth story of pregnancy and delivery of twins. Dominique is a labor nurse and found out she was pregnant with twins a few months after a miscarriage. She shares her story with early ultrasound mishaps, delivering her twins vaginally, and more.

In this episode of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox, he answers listeners' questions regarding when gestational diabetes typically occurs during pregnancy, whether cervical checks can increase the risk of developing endometritis after delivery, whether or not it's appropriate to undergo an NT scan along with more accurate blood tests when undergoing genetic screening, whether or n...

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox is joined by Dr. Stephanie Melka for an in-depth discussion on elective induction of labor. Building on past episodes about labor induction and the ARRIVE Trial, they explore what it truly means to choose induction without a strict medical indication. The conversation delves into the nuances of the term “elective,” its possible stigma, and how evo...

Dr. Tamar Goldwaser explains genetic cancer, including how inherited genetic mutations increase a risk for cancer, and which patients are at a higher risk. She and Dr. Fox discuss when women should choose genetic cancer screening, which cancers to screen for, and genetic counseling and cancer.

On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Fox speaks with listener Penny, who shares her birth story. After two successful pregnancies, Penny shares the story of her third pregnancy, during which she experienced a hematoma caused by placental abruption. She dives into the entire experience, the emotions she felt regarding the outcome of that pregnancy, and her experience with her fourth...

In this episode of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox, we cover questions regarding which vitamins should be taken early in pregnancy, when in the pregnancy journey women should avoid caffeine, what causes choroid plexus cysts, the likelihood of experience kidney infections during pregnancy after experiencing them in the past, whether or not women should ride horseback when pregnant...

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Celia Muoser discuss antenatal corticosteroids, which are short courses of steroids given to pregnant women at risk of preterm delivery to help accelerate the baby’s lung development and improve outcomes. They explain why timing and patient selection are crucial for physicians in maximizing benefits while minimizing risks.

Dr. Monica Prasad-Hayes explains GYN oncology, or treatment of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Hayes is an associate professor of OB-GYN, director of the GYN oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a practicing GYN oncologist. She explains testing, treatment, and symptoms of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and more.