Headaches in Pregnancy
Mild headaches during pregnancy are common because of changes in nutrition, sleep, and stress. However, severe headaches should be medically examined since pregnant women are more susceptible to vascular issues that could result in painful headache symptoms. On the Healthful Woman Podcast, neurologist Dr. Naomi Feuer joins Dr. Nathan Fox, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal health
Fetal Genetic Testing with Cell-Free DNA
If you have concerns about genetic conditions that may be present in your fetus, genetic testing can be offered or recommended during your prenatal care. Cell-free DNA-based screening, often referred to as cfDNA or non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) or non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a type of test that has been available since 2011. cfDNA
Twin Pregnancy and Fundal Height
Have you ever heard of the term fundal height when it comes to pregnancy? Read on to learn more about this measurement and what you should know about it regarding twin pregnancies. What is Fundal Height? Fundal height is used to indicate gestational age and may also indicate the possibility of preterm birth. It is
The Postpartum Plan: Preparing to be a New Mom
Dr. Tracey Agnese, a pediatrician in NYC joins Dr. Fox to discuss the importance of planning to take care of a newborn as well as the mother’s needs through the fourth trimester, not just making a birth plan during pregnancy. Healthful Woman · “The Postpartum Plan: Preparing to be a New Mom” – with Dr.
How to Repair and Prevent Tears During Childbirth
How to Repair and Prevent Tears During Childbirth On a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, “Tears, Lacerations, and Episiotomies,” Dr. Nathan Dox sat down with Dr. Sadia Mobeen to discuss tears during childbirth. Different types of tears or lacerations can happen and, depending on the severity of the tear, different recovery time is
Fetal Complications in Pregnancy and Signs to Look For
When a woman learns that she is pregnant, it can be exciting and a little overwhelming. After all, there are many different things that she must take into account to ensure that both she and her baby is healthy. Doctor’s visits are important during pregnancy to ensure that both mother and baby are healthy and
Should I Start Fertility Treatments?
On the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Susan Lobel discuss the nuances of fertility treatments and the variations in treatment for different patients. Although there is no “right” time to visit a fertility specialist but there are a few guidelines you can follow to help you determine whether it’s the right time
Nutrition in Twin Pregnancies: Simple, yet Critical
Nutrition is a very simple yet important aspect of health when pregnant with twins. Making healthy food choices will help to give your babies what they need to develop, as well as help make sure that both you and the babies gain the proper amount of weight. In this blog, Dr. Nathan Fox, OBGYN, and
Breast Cancer Awareness: Genetic Testing Benefits
October is breast cancer awareness month, and our team at MFM would like to shed some light on the importance of genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations, and how individuals with these gene mutations can take powerful steps toward cancer prevention. What are BRCA Gene Variants? The two breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations include BRCA1
