Healthful Woman Podcast

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"Prenatal Care of Twin Part 1: Early Care and General Advice for Twins" - with Dr. Andrei Rebarber Oct 11, 2021

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Dr. Andrei Rebarber joins Dr. Fox to discuss prenatal care for twin pregnancies. In this episode, they cover specialist care for twin pregnancies, vanishing twins, genetic screening, and more.

“Intro to Twin Pregnancies: Types of Twins, and Why it Matters” – with Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin Oct 04, 2021

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Dr. Lam-Rachlin returns to Healthful Woman to explain different types of twins. She and Dr. Fox review the factors that doctors are concerned about with twins, how they can tell what type of twins are present, and more.

"Cesarean Scar Pregnancy" - with Professor Ilan Timor, MD Sep 27, 2021

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Dr. Ilan Timor, a world leader in ultrasound for obstetrics and gynecology, joins Dr. Fox to discuss cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies. This occurs when the pregnancy implants within a cesarean scar. Dr. Timor explains the risks and common outcomes for these cases.

"Placenta Accreta, Part 2: Management and Delivery" - With Dr. Brett Einerson Sep 20, 2021

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In part two of this episode, Dr. Brett Einerson explains how doctors manage placenta accreta once it has been diagnosed. He discusses planning for a preterm delivery, the tests that are necessary, creating a surgical plan, and more.

“Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka Sep 14, 2021

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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 do not eat or drink for up to 25 hours, depending on the holiday. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka explain when it is and isn’t safe for pregnant women to fast and how they advise their Jewish patients.

"Placenta Accreta Part 1: Explanation, Risk Factors, and Diagnosis" - With Dr. Brett Einerson Sep 13, 2021

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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 risks.

"How long is labor & what's the Friedman Curve (no relation)?" - with Dr. Caroline Friedman Sep 06, 2021

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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.

"Burning and Itching and Discharge, Oh My! Vaginitis" - with Dr. Stephanie Lam Aug 30, 2021

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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 appointment with their gynecologist.

“I’m Pregnant, Now What?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka Aug 23, 2021

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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.

“9th Month: Everything you need to know about the last weeks of pregnancy” – with Dr. Sara Kostant Aug 16, 2021

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Dr. Sara Kostant returns to Healthful Woman to explain what patients can expect in the final 4-6 weeks of their pregnancies. She covers topics like common symptoms, increasingly frequent visits to your obstetrician, and what doctors look out for as labor and delivery grow closer.

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