Healthful Woman Podcast
Episodes
"Breastfeeding: Myths, Misconceptions, and Advice" - with Melissa Kotlen RN, Lactation Consultant
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of her interview, Melissa Kotlen, RN and lactation consultant, explains why giving women the choice not to breastfeeding is liberat...
"Breastfeeding: The Role of a Lactation Consultant" - with Melissa Kotlen RN, Lactation Consultant
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews Melissa Kotlen, a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant. In the first part of this two-part episode, they discuss why...
“Breastfeeding: The Doctor’s Perspective” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Melka explains the medical side of breastfeeding, and how she has worked to fill the gap between other obstetricians or pediatricians an...
"The Native New Yorker Returns to Talk About Autoimmune Disease in Pregnancy" - with Dr. Samantha Do
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Fox interviews Dr. Samantha Do, who recently returned to New York to join Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates after a residency at...
"Explaining PMS: From Premenstrual Symptoms to Premenstrual Syndrome: - with Dr. Caroline Friedman
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caroline Friedman explains PMS. While commonly used to describe any symptoms a woman might have before her period, an OB/GYN will diagnose PMS if ...
"Birth Plans and God Laughs" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to cover birth plans, or “your vision of what your birth is.” She and Dr. Fox expl...
"Incontinence: Very Common, Very Treatable" - with Dr. Alan Garely
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Garely, a urogynecology specialist, explains urinary incontinence. In this episode, he and Dr. Fox discuss the urogynecology specialty, commo...
"VBAC to the Future" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to discuss VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox review risks associated with VBAC, whic...
"Breast Cancer, Part 3: Diagnosis and Treatment" - with guest Dr. Christina Weltz
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this miniseries, Dr. Fox and Dr. Weltz discuss diagnosing breast cancer through mammograms and biopsy, as well as, treatment o...
"Sharsheret: Supporting Women with Cancer" - with Elana Silber
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews Elana Silber, CEO of Sharsheret, a nonprofit support organization for women facing breast and ovarian cancer. They discuss Sharsher...
"Breast Cancer, Part 2: Screening and Mammograms" - with guest Dr. Christina Weltz
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of Dr. Weltz and Dr. Fox’s discussion on breast cancer, they cover treatment and therapies, improving recovery rates, and why bre...
“Breast Cancer, Part 1: Overview of Breast Cancer” – with Dr. Christina Weltz
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a discussion of breast cancer, Dr. Fox introduces Dr. Christina Weltz, an assistant professor of surgery and surgical oncology at Mount...
“Cancer Genetics” – with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tamar Goldwaser explains genetic cancer, including how inherited genetic mutations increase a risk for cancer, and which patients are at a higher ...
“Endometrial and Uterine Cancer” – with Dr. Gizelka David-West
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Gizelka David-West explains uterine and endometrial cancer, the most common type of gynecologic cancer. She and Dr. Fox discuss c...
"Ovarian Cancer" - with Dr. Monica Prasad Hayes
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Monica Prasad-Hayes explains GYN oncology, or treatment of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Hayes is an associate professor of OB-GYN, director of the GYN...
"Placenta Previa: Don't Rely on Google!!" - with Dr. Simi Gupta
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox and Dr. Simi Gupta discuss placenta previa, a relatively common condition that occurs early in pregnancy. Dr. Gupta urges patients not to Goog...
"First Trimester Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage)" - with Dr. Sarp Aksel
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sarp Aksel discusses first trimester miscarriage, an unfortunate reality for about a quarter of women. He and Dr. Fox clear up co...
"Pregnancy in Women with Pre-Existing Diabetes" - with Dr. Jennifer Lam-Rachlin
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to discuss pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy. She explains the difference between pregestational...
"Mental Health in Pregnancy: We Need to Talk About It!" - with Dr. Shari Lusskin
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Fox to discuss Reproductive Psychiatry, or psychiatric treatment for women during pregnancy. In this episode, they review ...
“The Evolution of Ultrasound in OBGYN” – with Dr. Ana Monteagudo
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ana Monteagudo, an expert in ultrasound, discusses how the technology has advanced and the many uses for ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. ...
"The Anatomy Ultrasound: Your Baby's First Physical" - with Dr. Steven Inglis
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steven Inglis joins Healthful Woman to discuss ultrasounds in obstetrics. He and Dr. Fox review the advances in ultrasound use due to better techn...
"Induction of Labor: What, When, Why, and How" - with Dr. Michelle Santoyo
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Santoyo explains the induction of labor, including the three main reasons for inducing labor, what the process is like, ...
“Expecting Better: Dos and Don’ts in Pregnancy” – with Emily Oster
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Oster, author of “Expecting Better” and “Cribsheet,” explains what she has learned in her research and writing about pregnancy. She ...
“Preeclampsia: It’s a Big Deal!” – with Dr. Shari Gelber
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shari Gelber returns to Healthful Woman to talk about preeclampsia, a condition that causes high blood pressure in pregnant women and can potentia...
“Cerclage: At Your Cervix!” – with Dr. Andrei Rebarber
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrei Rebarber joins the podcast once again to talk about cerclage, a surgical procedure for women experiencing cervical incompetence. In this ep...
“Ectopic Pregnancy: Right Time, Wrong place!” – with Dr. Lis Shlansky
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lis Shlansky returns to Healthful Woman to discuss ectopic pregnancy. She explains what an ectopic pregnancy is, what the symptoms are, and possib...
“Fibroids” – with Dr. Michael Silverstein
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Silverstein discusses fibroids with Dr. Fox, explaining what they are, symptoms they may cause, and treatment options.
"Yoga: Giving Back" - Yoga with Kira Fox
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews his daughter, Kira Fox, who has been a certified yoga instructor since age 15. In this episode, they discuss how she started yoga, ...
“Ashtanga Yoga” – with Jamie and Scott Harig
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Scott Harig join Dr. Fox to discuss Ashtanga Yoga, a type of yoga that they each practice and teach. In this episode, learn what ashtanga yo...
“High Energy Yoga” – with Julia Stephens
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews his own yoga teacher, Julia Stephens. In this episode, they discuss her high-energy approach to yoga, and the balance between exerc...
“Yoga: A Vehicle for Change” – with Kate Kuss
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second Yoga Week episode, Kate Kuss, a yoga teacher and founder of Soul and Steady, discusses her path to yoga, using yoga to manage change and...
“Yoga: Healing for the Mind and Body” – with Trella Allen
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Yoga Week, Dr. Fox welcomes Dr. Trella Allen, a yoga teacher and physical therapist. Dr. Allen explains how she incorporates y...
“Exercise in Pregnancy: Yes!” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Melka returns to Healthful Woman to discuss exercise during pregnancy. She and Dr. Fox answer what kinds of exercise women can and shoul...
“Gestational Carriers: The Choice to Help Another Family” - with Adrienne Van Ardsall
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne Van Ardsall joins Dr. Fox to discuss her experience as a gestational carrier. Adrienne was the carrier for Simon and Adina Brief, who told th...
“Gestational Carriers: Building a Family with the Help of Another” - with Adina and Simon Brief
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox welcomes Adina and Simon Brief, who had their third child with the help of a gestational carrier. Adina and Simon tell their story, including ...
“Pregnancy in your 40’s” – with Karen Bleier
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Bleier, a patient and friend of Dr. Fox, joins the podcast to talk about her experience with pregnancy in her 40s. She and Dr. Fox discuss the r...
“Infertility: Should I be Concerned?” – with Dr. Susan Lobel
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the "Fertility" miniseries, Dr. Fox welcomes Dr. Susan Lobel, a reproductive endocrinologist and founder of Metropolitan Repro...
“The Postpartum Visit” – with Dr. Stephanie Lam
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Lam explains the postpartum visit, which is a new mother’s first visit with her OB/GYN after giving birth and takes place anywhere bet...
"Recovery from Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery" - with Dr. Sara Kostant
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Kostant returns to Healthful Woman to discuss the early stages of recovery for new mothers after vaginal and cesarean delivery. In this episo...
"High Risk Pregnancies: Telling Important Stories” – with Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky, a friend, fellow maternal fetal medicine specialist, and author of “High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Bir...
“Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regards to Jewish fast days. On fast days, observers d...
“Critical Care for Pregnant Women” – with Dr. Stephanie Martin
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the mini series, Dr. Stephanie Martin explains critical care for pregnant women or newly postpartum mothers. Critical care is ...
“Time with A Time” – with Simi Hersko and Yehudis Grunwald
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox speaks with Simi Hersko and Yehudis Grunwald from A Time, a nonprofit organization that helps women and families dealing with infertility as w...
“Saving Mothers” – with Dr. Tara Shirazian
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the mini series, Dr. Tara Shirazian joins Dr. Fox to talk about "Saving Mothers," a nonprofit which she founded to improve ma...
“Supporting Women with Pregnancy Loss” – with Shira Billet
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Fox welcomes Dr. Shira Billet, who since experiencing pregnancy loss herself counsels women and families through this trauma. Dr. Billet hold...
"Invasive Testing: CVS and Amniocentesis" - with Dr. Andrei Rebarber
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final episode of the prenatal genetics mini series, Dr. Fox is joined by Dr. Rebarber to discuss two types of invasive prenatal gene...
"We're all Mutated: Carrier Screening" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the Prenatal Genetics series, Dr. Goldwaser and Dr. Fox discuss carrier screening. Carrier screening involves checking two pot...
"Looking into our Baby's Genes: Aneuploidy Screening and Testing" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tamar Goldwaser returns to Healthful Woman for episode two of the Prenatal Genetics miniseries. She discusses aneuploidy screening, a test to chec...
“The World of Genetics” – Meet Dr. Tamar Goldwaser
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of the Prenatal Genetics Mini Series, Dr. Tamar Goldwaser goes over the basics. She explains the difference between genetic coun...
"Organic Chemistry and Fetal Echocardiography" - Meet Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin! Dr. Lam-Rachlin explains her background and how she got into medicine, including her initial interest as an undergrad studyi...
"Fetal Growth Restriction" - with Dr. Simi Gupta
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Simi Gupta joins Dr. Fox to discuss fetal growth restriction, which refers to babies who are under the 10th percentile in size. Dr. Gupta has rese...
"Delivery of Twins - Double the Fun!" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox talk about delivering twins. It has become somewhat unusual in the U.S. for twins to be delivered vaginally. Dr...
"Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: The Few and the Proud” – with Dr. Gylynthia Trotman
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Gylynthia Trotman discusses Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, including her path to being educated in the subspecialty and wha...
“Do What You Love!” – Meet Dr. Sara Kostant
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Kostant is an OBGYN at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City who has been with the practice for a year and a half. She and Dr. ...
“Sweet Caroline” – Meet Dr. Friedman
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Caroline Friedman! In this episode, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Fox discuss her experience moving from Cornell Medical Center to Mount Sinai and wha...
“Long Acting Reversible Contraception” – with Dr. Caroline Friedman
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caroline Friedman joins host Dr. Fox to discuss Long Acting Reversible Contraception, or LARC. This includes several forms of birth control, prima...
“A Wealth of Choices” – Meet Dr. Lis Shlansky
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Lis Shlansky, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City. In this episode, Dr. Shlansky and host Dr. Fox discuss her p...
"Plan B!! When Labor Turns Into a Cesarean" - with Dr. Lis Shlansky
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lisabeth Shlansky joins host Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss cesarean sections after a woman has been laboring. While this can be a stressful and uncert...
“Mindfulness and Choosing Happiness “ – with Dr. Jeffrey Zahn
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeffrey Zahn, an anesthesiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and author of Choose Happiness: The Perspectivist’s Handbook, joins Dr. Fox to discuss...
"From Basic Science to Clinical Medicine" - Meet Dr. Shari Gelber
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Fox introduces Dr. Shari Gelber, who explains how her research background and earning both an MD and PhD help her to think differently about ...
"The Microbiome" - with Dr. Shari Gelber
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shari Gelber, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City, discusses the microbiome and concerns that new parents may have r...
“We Love Midwives“ – with Lauren Abrams
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox interviews Lauren Abrams, a certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing midwifery since 1993. In this episode, they discuss the path to be...
“Ending the Quarantine: If, When, and How?” – with Emily Oster
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Oster, an economist and author of two bestselling books on pregnancy and parenting, joins host Dr. Fox to discuss ending quarantine and stay-at-...
"The World According to Sarp" - Meet Dr. Sarp Aksel
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Sarp Aksel, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City. In this episode, Dr. Aksel and Dr. Fox talk about advocacy, wh...
“PPE, Yeah You Know Me” - with Dr. Sarp Aksel
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aksel Sarp discusses his recent work with Last Mile, a grassroots organization with a mission to distribute PPE to healthcare workers in need duri...
“Finding Your Inner Maverick” - with Shari Teigman
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Fox talks to Shari Teigman, a “Maverick Mindset coach” and creative business strategist. Shari and Dr. Fox discuss the life c...
"You Are What You Eat!" - Meet Dietitian Casey Seiden
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes care & education specialist with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City....
"Gestational Diabetes" - with Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, DCES
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, joins Dr. Fox to discuss gestational diabetes. This complication differs from type 1 or type 2 diabetes in many ways, and is...
"What's Your Cesarean Section Rate?" - with Dr. Sam Bender
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bender explains the complex answer to a common patient question: what is your rate of cesarean delivery? Learn more about why cesarean delivery ra...
"Go Cubs Go!" - Meet Dr. Sam Bender
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Fox sits down with Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Samuel Bender. Dr. Bender is a Senior Physician at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. Liste...
"Am I in Labor?" - with Dr. Michelle Santoyo
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michelle Santoyo and Dr. Fox sit down to share what they tell their patients as they reach the ends of their pregnancies. How can patients tell if...
“The Ethics of Fertility Treatments During Corona” – with Dr. Alan Copperman
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Copperman, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology a...
"Call me Michelle!" - Meet Dr. Michelle Santoyo
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michelle Santoyo sits down with host Dr. Fox to talk about what it’s like practicing in New York City, why she prefers being on a first-name bas...
"Menopause" - with Dr. Michael Silverstein
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Silverstein discusses menopause, including the major symptoms and methods to treat them. Learn more about the physiological cause of menop...
"He Invented the Selfie!" - Meet Dr. Michael Silverstein
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Nathan Fox sits down with Dr. Michael Silverstein to talk about his journey from teaching Special Education in Queens to joining the full-tim...
"Corona: An Inside Report from the Front Lines” – with Dr. Zevy Hamburger
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zevy Hamburger, an obstetrical anesthesiologist, discusses his experience as part of Mount Sinai Hospital’s rapid response team to the coronavir...
"Teaching Hospitals and why Residents are Our Friends!" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Melka explains teaching hospitals and resident education: what they are, what they do, and what patients need to know. At a teaching hospital, unl...
"I'm Dr. Melka, How Can I Help Ya!" - Meet Dr. Stephanie Melka
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Melka, an OBGYN who practices at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, talks about her background as a runner and how coaching for marathons paralle...
“The Search for the Cure to Corona” – with Dr. Eldad Hod
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eldad Hod, Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University, is a researcher and expert in transfusion medicine. Currently...
“Newborn Babies and Corona” – with Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital’s NICU, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting newborn babies in New York...
"Lockdown: Everyone's at Home!" - with Dr. Michal Agus Fox
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
School psychologist Dr. Agus Fox discusses parenting during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn how to help children cope with new emotions, maintaining lear...
"SLam Dunk!" - Meet Dr. Stephanie Lam
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fox introduces Dr. Stephanie Lam, an OB-GYN who works with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates out of Carnegie Women’s Health. In this episode, D...
"Don't Fear the Pap Smear!" - with Dr. Stephanie Lam
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Lam explains one of the most common reasons women come to see their OB-GYN: routine Pap Tests. Learn more about who needs a Pap Smear an...
"Pregnancy in the Land of Corona!" -with Emily Oster
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Oster, an economist and expert in pregnancy who has authored data-driven parenting books including Expecting Better and Cribsheet, meets vir...
"We're Still Open 24/7: Labor and Delivery During Corona" - with Dr. Angela Bianco
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Angela Bianco explains how labor and delivery is impacted by the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. On a day-to-day basis, labor and delivery uni...
Welcome to Healthful Woman!
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the official launch of the Healthful Woman podcast. I am your host, Dr. Nathan Fox, and I am very excited about the launch of the healthful...