Dr. Emily Oster, an economist and expert in pregnancy who has authored data-driven parenting books including Expecting Better and Cribsheet, meets virtually with Dr. Fox to discuss what parents can expect in regards to the COVID-19 virus. How are the virus and social distancing impacting pregnanc...

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, Dr. Lam discusses her path from volunteering as a Candy Striper to medical school and beyond, why being a “people person” is important in her role, an...

Dr. Melka, an OBGYN who practices at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, talks about her background as a runner and how coaching for marathons parallels coaching through labor and delivery. Plus, learn about how being pregnant has helped her feel more sympathetic with patients and what she has le...

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-time faculty at NYU and, finally, treating patients with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. Get to know Dr. Silverstein as he shares about his life a...

Dr. Michael Silverstein discusses menopause, including the major symptoms and methods to treat them. Learn more about the physiological cause of menopause, what scientific studies have found about treatment options, and Dr. Silverstein’s approach to finding solutions for each patient.

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 they’re in labor? When should they call their doctor? What does Hollywood get wrong about labor? Listen to learn the answers to these questions an...

Host Dr. Fox sits down with Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Samuel Bender. Dr. Bender is a Senior Physician at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. Listen to learn more about Dr. Bender, including his thoughts on treating patients who he delivered, changes over time in maternal fetal medicine, and t...

Dr. Alan Copperman, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mount Sinai, discusses the ethical questions that surround fertility treatment during the coronavirus. A decision was initially m...

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 basis with patients. Dr. Michelle practices general gynecology, prenatal care, and delivery with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates and previously worke...

Dr. Melka explains teaching hospitals and resident education: what they are, what they do, and what patients need to know. At a teaching hospital, unlike a community hospital, patients will interact with residents and fellows receiving ongoing training after earning their MDs. Dr. Melka explains ...

Dr. Bender explains the complex answer to a common patient question: what is your rate of cesarean delivery? Learn more about why cesarean delivery rates are higher than in the past, the importance of choosing an obstetrician you trust, and more.

Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes care & education specialist with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox discuss managing diabetes for their patients, how Casey became a registered dietitian, and clearing up confusion ...

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 essentially a change in the body’s response to carbs because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. Casey and Dr. Fox discuss what patients should ...

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, what men should know about working in obstetrics and gynecology, and how Dr. Aksel “got into medicine for the socks.”

Dr. Sarp Aksel discusses his recent work with Last Mile, a grassroots organization with a mission to distribute PPE to healthcare workers in need during the coronavirus crisis. He and Dr. Fox explain the PPE supply-chain, which health care systems are most effective, and how people can help.

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-home orders. Oster explains how she has interpreted data and research on Covid-19, and what that means for safely reopening. They also discuss expl...

Dr. Fox interviews Lauren Abrams, a certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing midwifery since 1993. In this episode, they discuss the path to becoming a midwife, how midwives and obstetricians can work together, and the different experiences a patient might have depending on where and how t...

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 maternal fetal medicine. They also discuss ongoing training and education, translational medicine, and healthy cooking strategies.

Dr. Shari Gelber, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City, discusses the microbiome and concerns that new parents may have regarding this topic. The microbiome, or the bacteria that exist all over and inside the body, play a large role in our health. Dr. Gelber shares he...

In this episode, Dr. Fox talks to Shari Teigman, a “Maverick Mindset coach” and creative business strategist. Shari and Dr. Fox discuss the life changes that lead her to this new career and what sets successful “mavericks” apart.

Dr. Jeffrey Zahn, an anesthesiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and author of Choose Happiness: The Perspectivist’s Handbook, joins Dr. Fox to discuss mindfulness, especially as it applies to healthcare and Mount Sinai. He explains what mindfulness is and how to practice it as well as positive psyc...

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 maternal fetal medicine. They also discuss ongoing training and education, translational medicine, and healthy cooking strategies.

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 path to becoming an obstetrician, their shared experience of pursuing medicine after being raised in families with doctors, and why Dr. Shlansky bel...

Meet Dr. Caroline Friedman! In this episode, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Fox discuss her experience moving from Cornell Medical Center to Mount Sinai and what she has learned along the way. They also discuss performing obstetrics vs. gynecological care and Dr. Friedman’s fitness interests.