“Expecting Better: The Dos and Don’ts of Pregnancy” – with Dr. Emily Oster
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, sat down with author, professor, and economist Dr. Emily Oster to discuss what she has learned in her research and writing about pregnancy. During the podcast, Dr. Oster and Dr. Fox discussed pregnancy data, advice, and misconceptions. Healthful Woman
Unveiling the Insights of Maternal Fetal Medicine: What Does the Fox Say?
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, “Mailbag #7: What Does the Fox Say?”, Dr. Nathan Fox, a leading OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, addresses listener questions on pregnancy-related concerns. This Q&A session delves into placenta previa, vasovagal fainting, subchorionic hematoma, fertility fears, and managing a history of preeclampsia. Healthful Woman · “Mailbag
An Overview of Prenatal Care – with Dr. Sara Kostant
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, host Dr. Nathan Fox and guest Dr. Sara Kostant discussed prenatal care in detail, highlighting its importance for the health of the mother and baby. The podcast focused on how prenatal care ensures a healthy pregnancy while providing emotional support and guidance. Learn more about the
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 ·
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.
