The Pain of a Full-Term Stillbirth
In a recent episode of the “Healthful Woman” podcast, called “Katie Yin’s Birth Story Part 1: The Pain of a Full-Term Stillbirth,” podcast host Dr. Nathan Fox and podcast guest Katie Yin discuss one of the most challenging and heartbreaking experiences a parent can face, the stillbirth of a child. Katie shares her journey through
All About Pregnancy & Birth: Insights from Dr. Nicole Rankins’s Podcast
Pregnancy and childbirth are filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes uncertainty. In a recent episode of the “Healthful Woman” podcast, host Dr. Nathan Fox and guest Dr. Nicole Rankins discuss pregnancy and birth, delving into what parents-to-be should know as they prepare for this life-changing event. Healthful Woman · “All About Pregnancy & Birth” –
About Sleep Training and Making the Right Decision for Your Family
Dr. Nathan Fox, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, recently welcomed Emily Oster, author of “Expecting Better,” “Cribsheet,” and “The Family Firm,” to the “Healthful Woman” podcast. They delved into the topic of sleep training and discussed its significance in early childhood development. Emily Oster, whose books provide data-driven advice on parenting, shared insights and
Kim’s Experience with Cord Prolapse
In the recent episode of “Healthful Woman,” called “Cord Prolapse: Kim’s Story,” host Dr. Nathan Fox sits down with Kimberly Goodridge, NP, who shares her experience with cord prolapse during childbirth. This unexpected turn transformed Kim’s routine vaginal birth into a high-stakes emergency cesarean section, highlighting both the unpredictability of childbirth and the critical decisions
Hindy’s Story Navigating Crohn’s Disease and Pregnancy
Crohn’s disease can be unpredictable in pregnancy, making it essential to receive proper healthcare and guidance during this time. Dr. Nathan Fox and guest Hindy discuss her journey with Crohn’s disease during pregnancy in the Healthful Woman podcast, “Hindy’s Story: Crohn’s in Pregnancy.” Crohn’s disease, a form of irritable bowel disease (IBD), can present a
Is Pitocin Friend or Foe?
The Healthful Woman podcast host and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Fox invited Dr. Stephanie Melka, OB/GYN, to discuss myths about Pitocin and labor, how it works, its uses, and why some women opt out. In the podcast episode “Pitocin: Friend or Foe?”, Discover more about Pitocin and whether you should take it during your pregnancy.
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders – with Dr. Shari Lusskin
This blog is based on a Healthful Woman podcast episode in which Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss common concerns about anxiety and when it’s considered “normal.” Dr. Lusskin is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an Attending
Tears, Lacerations, and Episiotomies
The Healthful Woman podcast host and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Fox invited Dr. Sadia Mobeen to discuss what mothers can expect during childbirth in the podcast episode “Tears, Lacerations, and Episiotomies.” Discover more about tears and episiotomies that can occur during childbirth. Healthful Woman · “Tears, lacerations, and episiotomies” – with Dr. Sadia Mobeen About
The NICU Side of Peri-Viable Birth
During the Healthful Woman podcast, host Dr. Fox and guest Annemarie Stroustrup, a neonatologist specializing in premature babies at the NICU, delve into the topic of peri-viable birth in the episode titled, “Peri-viable birth: The NICU Side.” Dr. Stroustrup shares insights drawn from her extensive experience in neonatal care. Healthful Woman · “Peri-viable birth: The
“Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis – Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part Two” – with Brianna Barclay
This blog post is based on part 2 of the Healthful Woman Podcast episode during which 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
