Anxiety: Navigating Through The Maternal Journey
Addressing Anxiety Before, During, and After Pregnancy Anxiety can significantly impact women at various stages of their lives, especially during pregnancy. Dr. Nathan Fox recently discussed this critical topic with Dr. Shari Lusskin, a renowned psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health during the recent Healthful Woman podcast, “Anxiety: Before, During, and After Pregnancy”. They explored
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
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
“Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis – Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part One” – with Brianna Barclay
This blog post is based on a Healthful Woman Podcast episode in which 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.
Understanding Periviable Birth with Dr. Spiegelman
In Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates’ latest podcast, we embark on an exploration of a difficult area of obstetrics – periviable birth. Our recent podcast with Dr. Spiegelman, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, discusses this topic to offer expecting parents’ invaluable insight into this lesser-known complication of pregnancy. Read on for a quick explanation of what periviable
Can I Stop Morning Sickness?
While pregnancy is a magical and exciting time for many women, it comes with many changes, including changes to the body. This may include morning sickness, which is very common for many women. Read on to learn more about morning sickness, and what you can do about it. What is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is
Preventative Physical and Pelvic Floor Therapy in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Taking control over the health of your pelvic floor is not something that has to wait until damage has already been done. Many women are choosing to strengthen their pelvic floors as a preventative measure to any complications that may arise before, during, or after childbirth. Dr. Nathan Fox at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a C-Section
When you become pregnant one of the first things you will discuss with your partner and provider is your birth plan. Whether you are choosing to give birth at home, with or without an epidural, or vaginally in the hospital, it is always important to have a plan in place. It is also important to
