"Julia's Story: Making peace with difficult decisions" - with Julia Nudelman
In this Healthful Woman episode, Dr. Nathan Fox and Julia Nudelman discuss her successful yet challenging pregnancy. At 37, with a history of C-sections and preeclampsia, Julia sought Dr. Fox's advice before trying for another child. When she got the green light, she unexpectedly became pregnant with twins. The episode highlights the risks of her fourth pregnancy and the care and support Julia received throughout her high-risk journey.
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"Nearly Departed: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer" - with author Gila Pfeffer & Genetic Counselor Estie Rose
In this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Author Gila Pfeffer and Genetic Counselor Estie Rose. They discuss important topics around genetic testing, breast cancer prevention, and the role of genetic counseling in women’s health. The conversation delves into Gila’s personal experience as a breast cancer previvor and advocate, and how her story intertwines with Estie’s work as a genetic counselor.
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"Hypertension during and after delivery" - with Dr. Samantha Do
In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Samantha Do discuss the topic of hypertension during and after pregnancy, with a focus on high blood pressure that may emerge during labor and delivery. The conversation highlights the importance of monitoring blood pressure during labor, as high blood pressure can arise even in women with no prior history of hypertension. Their discussion emphasizes the need for vigilant care and personalized treatment to ensure both maternal and fetal well-being during labor and delivery.
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"Infertility: Should I be Concerned?" - with Dr. Susan Lobel
Dr. Fox welcomes Dr. Susan Lobel, a reproductive endocrinologist and founder of Metropolitan Reproductive Medicine in New York City. Dr. Lobel explains the most common reasons couples struggle to conceive, fertility treatments, IVF, and more.
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"By Your Side, Part Two" - with Israeli Midwife Chani Turk
In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with Israeli Midwife Chani Turk. They discuss how the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel dramatically altered her professional and personal life. Despite the chaos, Chani continues to provide care, with notable changes like allowing family members to stay with mothers during epidurals to offer comfort. Chani's firsthand experience offers a deeply emotional and insightful look into the impact of the tragedy on everyday life, both at work and in the community.
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