Katie Yin’s Pregnancy Story After a Stillbirth
In this episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Katie Yin about her pregnancy after experiencing a full-term stillbirth. In part two of her birth story, Katie shares her thoughts and fears during her second pregnancy, highlighting the emotional and mental challenges that follow such a traumatic event. Healthful Woman ·
Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction
In the recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, “Fetal Growth Restriction,” Dr. Simi Gupta joined Dr. Fox to discuss fetal growth restriction (FGR). FGR refers to babies under the 10th percentile in size for their gestational age. Dr. Gupta, who has extensively researched this condition, shares valuable insights into its implications and management. Healthful
Uses for Ultrasound in OB/GYN
Ultrasound exams are some of the most common and well-known through pregnancy, and the technology has advanced considerably in the past several years. Dr. Ana Monteagudo, an OB/GYN and ultrasound expert, explained the evolution of ultrasound technology on our Healthful Woman podcast. Listen to that episode or continue reading to learn more. Ultrasound of the
Everything You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine
On a special episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox and Emily Oster discuss some very important facts about the new COVID vaccine and how testing is performed, how vaccines work, and their relationship to pregnant women. Since these are topics that are likely in everyone’s minds, it’s very important to find accurate information from maternal
Autoimmune Disease and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can present some unique challenges for women who have existing health concerns. This can be true for women with autoimmune diseases, who often have questions for their OB/GYN regarding what they can expect and how to manage their disease. On Healthful Woman, Dr. Samantha Do explained some of the basics on this subject. Here
Debunking Myths On the COVID-19 Vaccine and Infertility
Alongside common anti-vaccination myths, the COVID-19 vaccine has been met with skepticism. For some, this is due to the exceptional speed with which the vaccine was developed and made available, leading some to be wary of its effectiveness or safety. A common myth that has emerged is that the vaccine can cause infertility. Simply put,
Can I Exercise During Pregnancy?
On an episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Stephanie Melka and Dr. Fox discussed whether women can exercise during their pregnancies. Dr. Melka talks about exercise during pregnancy with patients “at least several times a day”, because there are many myths surrounding what is safe or healthy. Dr. Fox also finds that “often, the advice that [pregnant patients] are given
