Stephanie’s Story: Overcoming Preeclampsia During Mardi Gras

By on November 21, 2024

In the episode “Stephanie’s Story: Preeclampsia During Mardi Gras” of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox sits down with Stephanie Ezcurra Williams to explore her unexpected journey through preeclampsia. What began as a normal pregnancy took a turn when Stephanie developed severe swelling, one of the critical signs of preeclampsia. Occurring during the New

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What Does the Fox Say? Answers to Your Maternal Fetal Medicine Questions

By on November 21, 2024

In the latest Healthful Woman episode, “Mailbag #6: What Does the Fox Say?” Dr. Nathan Fox answers listeners’ questions. This episode covers a wide range of topics, including how culture influences labor and birth, placental abruption, fetal growth restriction, Group B strep, and taking medication during pregnancy. Healthful Woman · “Mailbag #6: What does the

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“Perinatal Trauma, Part 2” – with Dr. Katherine Jorda

By on October 17, 2024

This blog post covers part 2 of the Healthful Woman Podcast episode titled “Perinatal Trauma, Part 2” – with Dr. Katherine Jorda. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his discussion with Dr. Katherine Jorda about the psychological and emotional impact that childbirth can have. This episode covers how both patients and healthcare teams can

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“Perinatal Trauma, Part 1” – with Dr. Katherine Jorda

By on October 17, 2024

This blog post is based on the Healthful Woman Podcast episode, “Perinatal Trauma, Part 1” – with Dr. Katherine Jorda.” In this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with one of his former residents, Dr. Katherine Jorda. They discuss perinatal trauma and how it can affect women during both pregnancy and delivery. This episode highlights the

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All About Pregnancy & Birth: Insights from Dr. Nicole Rankins’s Podcast

By on August 29, 2024

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” –

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Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction

By on July 30, 2024

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

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Is Pitocin Friend or Foe?

By on May 9, 2024

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.

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