Healthful Woman Podcast

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“PPROM: Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes” – with Dr. Shari Gelber May 31, 2021

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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.

"Fetal Echocardiograms: a Heart to Heart" - with Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin May 24, 2021

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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 defects, and more.

"Postpartum Hemorrhage!" - with Dr. Samantha Do May 17, 2021

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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.

“All about running!” – with Stephanie Melka and Adeena Platt-Csillag May 10, 2021

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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.

“Scheduled Cesarean Delivery” – with Dr. Sarp Aksel May 03, 2021

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Dr. Sarp Aksel returns to Healthful Woman to talk about scheduled cesarean deliveries, which he calls “a whole different beast” compared to unplanned C-sections. He and Dr. Fox review reasons for planned C-sections, potential alternatives, why patient responses are mixed, and more.

“Bone health, bone density, and osteoporosis” – with Dr. Michael Silverstein Apr 26, 2021

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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.

"Fragile X Screening" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser Apr 19, 2021

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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 couples should consider screening, and more.

“Empowerment Through Modesty” – with Adi Heyman Apr 12, 2021

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Adi Heyman joins Healthful Woman to discuss her experience as a creative director in the fashion industry, blogger, and social media influencer while dressing modestly. Adi explains converting to Orthodox Judaism as a child, her journey through the fashion industry in New York, and why modesty makes her feel empowered.

"Pregnancy with an Egg or Sperm Donor" - with Dr. Erkan Buyuk Apr 05, 2021

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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.

"Pelvic Pain" - with Dr. Rachel Barr Mar 29, 2021

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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.

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