Dr. Melka joins Dr. Fox on Healthful Woman to explain what women should do when they first find out they’re pregnant. She covers topics like when they should have their first appointment with an obstetrician, what types of appointments they will need to schedule, when to start taking prenatal vitamins or adjusting their diets, and more.
Up Next in Season 1
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Burning and Itching and Discharge, Oh...
Dr. Stephanie Lam returns to the podcast to discuss vaginal infections and vaginitis, which are very common and, she estimates, affect 20-25% of patients. Dr. Lam and Dr. Fox review common types of infections, what symptoms to look out for, treatment options, and when patients need to schedule an...
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How Long is Labor & What's the Deal w...
Dr. Caroline Friedman and Dr. Fox answer common questions about labor. How long is labor? What can patients expect? When is a C-section necessary? They also review the Friedman Curve, which obstetricians use to determine whether labor is abnormal.
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Placenta Accreta Pt 1: Explanation, R...
Dr. Brett Einerson, assistant professor of OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Utah, joins Dr. Fox to discuss placenta accreta. In this episode, they cover why Dr. Einerson chose to study and specialize in placenta accreta, what defines the condition, and common symptoms and r...
