Healthful Woman Podcast

Dr. Simi Gupta joins Dr. Fox to discuss fetal growth restriction, which refers to babies who are under the 10th percentile in size. Dr. Gupta has researched this condition and explains that while most of the time there are no health concerns, doctors can watch out for other signs that may mean the baby is at risk.

Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss anxiety before and during pregnancy. Dr. Lusskin explains that a possible pregnancy (planned or unplanned) is something she always considers when first treating women for anxiety since certain medications are not safe for pregnant women. Fortunately, most anxiety and depression medications are safe to take during pregnancy. Even still, having a det...

On this podcast episode, Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss common concerns about anxiety and when its considered "normal." Situational anxiety because of an upcoming test or stressful event is normal and not always a cause for concern but if the anxiety becomes chronic and affects how you function, it's a problem that should be addressed with your doctor. In can be difficult for pe...

Take a list to this re-drop from High Risk Birth Stories with Sarah Roer Bendheim. After four “uneventful” pregnancies, Sarah had two miscarriages and decided to pursue fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF. Later, she went into labor with her twins at 32 weeks.

Dr. Nathan Fox is joined by Dr. Basama Faris, RD to discus polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a complex hormonal disorder that can have a large impact on fertility and other health markers. Drs. Fox and Faris discuss the traditional treatment approaches toward PCOS, their pros and cons, and the resources available for PCOS patients struggling to find solutions. See Dr. Faris' website, her...

On our second mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox invites OBGYN Dr. Stephanie Melka to answer some of the top questions from our listeners. They discuss LEEP (loop excision electrocautery procedure) and its risk for pregnant women; whether testing is necessary for women who would want to keep a fetus with a known genetic disorder; how to know if a doctor is good; a condition called android pelvis (ref...

Dr. Nathan Fox is joined by Kimberly Goodridge, NP who tells the story of her vaginal birth quickly becoming a high-risk situation of cord prolapse. Kim describes what it was like to go from a relatively normal birth to an emergency c-section as a new mother and medical professional.

Fetal geneticist Dr. Tamar Goldwaser and OB-GYN Dr. Nathan Fox dive into the nuances of carrier screening and why people might hesitate to receive them. Although uncommon, secondary findings are possible and a parent might find something unexpected in their own DNA from a genetic test. Additionally, the results of a genetic test could lead to difficult decisions like whether to consider IVF or fre...

Geneticist Dr. Tamar Goldwaser joins Dr. Fox for an updated discussion on carrier screening and how it is recently changing and becoming more accessible. In previous years, different genetic tests were offered to people based on their reported ethnicity, but self-reported ethnicity is not always accurate. By looking at carrier frequencies across demographics, Dr. Goldwaser and a team of medical ge...

Dr. Nathan Fox discusses vasa previa with Dr. Andrei Rebarber, Maternal Fetal Specialist and a founding physician and President of Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates and Carnegie Imaging for Women. This serious pregnancy complication can cause risks to the fetus, though early diagnosis and careful monitoring with a scheduled C-section improve the odds of optimal outcomes.

Dr. Jessica Spiegelman joined Dr. Nathan Fox for a rapid Q&A session on various topics related to women's health and pregnancy. They answer and discuss questions on the following topics: lactose intolerance during pregnancy and how food tolerances change for pregnant women, medical risks of massages during pregnancy, TikTok trends for women's health, postpartum preeclampsia, and managing ADHD duri...

Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Samantha Do, OB/GYN, and Maternal Fetal Medicine expert regarding thyroid health during pregnancy. They focus on hyperthyroidism and how this specific condition can affect pregnancy.

Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Shari Gelber, OB/GYN, and Maternal Fetal Medicine expert regarding thyroid health during pregnancy. They discuss the hormones that are involved in thyroid health, symptoms of thyroid issues during pregnancy, the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Marla Baum, a child psychologist, about executive functioning, which is a label that's used to characterize and quantify all of the skills that you need in order to go about your day successfully. They also discuss how this may tie into issues such as ADHD or OCD in kids.

Dr. Nathan Fox speaks to Dr. Marla Baum, a child psychologist regarding ADHD in kids. They discuss what it is, common signs in children, and treatment options.

Dr. Stephanie Melka, OB/GYN sits down with Dr. Nathan Fox to dispel myths about Pitocin and labor, how it works, its uses, and why some women opt out.

Dr. Fox continues his conversation with Emily Oster, an economist, and author of two bestselling books on pregnancy and parenting, regarding COVID lockdowns, masking, school closures, and the COVID vaccine.

Dr. Fox speaks with the podcast's first ever guest, Emily Oster, an economist and author of two bestselling books on pregnancy and parenting, regarding the past articles she wrote regarding COVID and her thoughts on the topic now.

Dr. Nathan Fox reflects on three years of "Healthful Women" and its inception in 2020 - as well as the unique challenges it faced entering into an environment of deep uncertainty in the midst of COVID-19. He looks back on how the podcast has evolved and grown, along with its impact in the maternal fetal medicine community.

Today, Dr. Fox speaks with Hindy regarding her experience with Crohn's disease during pregnancy. Crohn's disease is a form of irritable bowel disease (IBD) that can cause an array of symptoms.

In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Asher Kornbuth, a clinical professor of medicine in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis during pregnancy.

In part 1 of this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Asher Kornbuth, a clinical professor of medicine in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai about the two types of irritable bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. They cover, who is most commonly diagnosed, the differences between the two types of IBD, treatment options, and more.

In part 2 of this episode, Brianna Barclay shares how her pregnancy experience helped relieve some of her fear of seeing doctors and the impact that mental health struggles have had on her life. She also explains why she and her doctor chose to proactively treat postpartum depression, her birth experience, and what being a new mother has been like.

Brianna Barclay tells part one of her pregnancy story. Brianna suffers from clinical OCD and an intense fear of medical procedures. During her pregnancy, she also dealt with hyperemesis, which ultimately caused her to lose 35-40 pounds before she delivered her baby.

Dr. Jessica Spiegelman meets with Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum, a more severe medical condition, as well as possible treatments.