For the 100th episode, Emily Oster returns to Healthful Woman to talk about the COVID vaccine. She explains how testing was done, how the vaccines work, whether they are safe for pregnant women, and more.

Dr. Marla Baum, a child neuropsychologist, explains her process of helping children who are having difficulty learning or in school. In this episode, she reviews testing and development of treatment plans for kids. Plus, she and Dr. Fox briefly review the emotional regulation issues, fear, and an...

In Part Two of our previous episode, Dr. Marla Baum expands her discussion on neuropsychological testing for children. She and Dr. Fox discuss when a child should be tested, stigma in learning disabilities, accommodations for children who struggle, and more.

Dr. Tracy Agnese, a pediatrician, joins the podcast to discuss newborn evaluations and what pediatricians look out for in a baby’s first appointments. Plus, she and Dr. Fox discuss her Youtube channel and Instagram account, @babydocmama, which she started to answer common questions from new paren...

What are parents most worried about in the first few days of their baby’s life? What’s normal in the first few days? What should you actually call your doctor about? Pediatrician Dr. Tracy Agnese joins Healthful Woman to answer some of these common questions about a baby’s first few days of life.

Miriam Pineles from Conscious Health and Wellness joins Dr. Fox to discuss acupuncture and herbal medicine. After explaining how certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the U.S. works, Pineles describes the varying styles and methods of acupuncture, using acupuncture to treat ...

Dr. Stephanie Lam returns for an episode on contraception. In this episode, she explains the discussions that gynecologists have with patients on contraception, including choosing the right type of birth control, the symptoms that contraception can alleviate, and protection against STDs.

Aviva Breda shares her experience being a kidney donor through Renewal, an organization which acts as an organ donor registry. In this episode, she tells her story from signing up for the registry through the day of the surgery and more.

Dr. Sara Kostant returns to Healthful Woman to discuss induction of labor, a common occurrence with about 25-30% of pregnancies ending in induced labor. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox discuss why induction is necessary, C-section rates in induced labors, and more.

Fortune Dushey, a blogger and influencer, discusses her role in inspiring others in health and wellness. In this episode, she talks about being honest with followers, the subjects she blogs about, life as an influencer, and more.

Dr. Rachel Schwartz Gerber returns to Healthful Woman, this time to discuss preimplantation genetic testing. This type of testing is fairly new, and is used to check an embryo’s genetics before IVF to ensure it is viable and healthy.

Dr. Nathan Fox updates listeners on new information about the COVID Vacine and pregnancy. This is a follow up to our regular content that covers a wide range of topics in women's health and wellness.

Dr. Rachel Barr, a gynecologist specializing in gynecologic surgery, joins Healthful Woman to discuss pelvic pain. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox review common causes of pelvic pain, how pelvic pain is treated, and more.

This episode features Dr. Erkan Buyuk, a reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York, who explains the basics of egg and sperm donation. He tells Dr. Fox his story of starting residency over to come to the US from Turkey and explains why patients choose donor eggs or sperm.

Dr. Tamar Goldwaser returns to Healthful Woman to explain Fragile X Screening. Fragile X is “the most common inherited form of intellectual disability seen in boys,” though the condition can occasionally affect girls as well. In this episode, Dr. Goldwaser reviews how Fragile X is passed on, when...

Dr. Silverstein returns to Healthful Woman to discuss bone density and osteoporosis. In this episode, he explains what contributes to proper bone density vs. low bone density, when to supplement calcium and how much, and what women should do to support their bone health.

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox, Dr. Melka, and personal trainer Adeena Platt Csillag discuss running. They talk about their own running journeys, share tips for beginners, and more.

Dr. Samantha Do returns to Healthful Woman to talk about post-partum hemorrhage, which she says is “one of the most common [complications] that we think about for all patients.” She and Dr. Fox review causes for bleeding after delivery, how doctors treat these patients, and more.

Dr. Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to discuss fetal echocardiograms, a procedure she describes as “one of the most fascinating part of the stuff that we do on a day-to-day basis.” She and Dr. Fox explain the differences between blood flow in a fetus vs a child or adult, congenital heart d...

Dr. Shari Gelber returns to Healthful Woman to explain PPROM, or preterm premature rupture of membranes, meaning that the water breaks early. PPROM occurs in just 2-3% of pregnancies but can cause complications including premature birth or infection. Dr. Gelber explains causes for PPROM and more.

Dominique Weiss is the owner and educator at Baby Zone NYC. In this episode, she covers her background and training as a nurse, doula, and lactation consultant and what patients can expect from a modern birthing class.

Dr. Melka joins Healthful Woman to talk about advanced maternal age, or AMA. In this episode, she explains the history of identifying AMA and terms like “elderly pregnancy” or “geriatric pregnancy,” clears up misconceptions about risks, and explains common problems that obstetricians screen for o...

On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox and Dr. Friedman discuss the nuanced advice they give patients regarding travel during pregnancy. They cover topics like timing travel during pregnancy, advice for different types or stages of pregnancy, and considerations for flying, destinations, and ...