Healthful Woman Podcast

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"Even the Darkest Night, Part 1" - with Dr. Christopher Choukalas Oct 26, 2026

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In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox sits down with anesthesiologist and author Dr. Christopher Choukalas to discuss his deeply personal journey through paternal postpartum depression and anxiety. Dr. Choukalas shares the experience of becoming a first-time father to twins during the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessing his wife’s life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage, and struggling with anxiety and the pressure to control an unpredictable new reality.

"Placenta Accreta Part 2: Management and Delivery" - With Dr. Brett Einerson Oct 19, 2026

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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.

"Placenta Accreta Part 1: Explanation, Risk Factors, and Diagnosis" - With Dr. Brett Einerson Oct 12, 2026

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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.

Mailbag 38: "What Does the Fox Say" - With Dr Nathan Fox Oct 05, 2026

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In this Mailbag episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox answers listener questions about gestational diabetes and continuous glucose monitors, umbilical cord edema, fetal movement with an anterior placenta, chemotherapy exposure during pregnancy, and pregnancy after a history of placenta accreta spectrum. Tune in for thoughtful, evidence-based insights into these complex pregnancy questions and what expectant mothers should know when navigating them.

Mailbag 37: "What Does the Fox Say" - With Dr. Nathan Fox Sep 28, 2026

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In this Mailbag episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox answers listener questions about some of the most common—and confusing—pregnancy and childbirth concerns. He discusses placental lakes and what they mean for pregnancy, VBAC after a previous C-section, cervical swelling during labor, the likelihood of having another fast labor, and whether it’s safe to continue breastfeeding during a new pregnancy. Tune in for practical, evidence-based insights on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum health.

"Burning and Itching and Discharge, Oh My! Vaginitis with Dr. Stephanie Lam" Sep 21, 2026

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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.

"Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka Sep 14, 2026

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"Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

"I'm Pregnant, Now What?" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka Sep 07, 2026

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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.

"Devon's Story, Part 2: Motherhood" Aug 31, 2026

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In part two of this two-part episode, Devon returns to share how her son's NICU stay, early health challenges, and a difficult postpartum period unfolded, including her own struggle with postpartum anxiety and the treatment that helped her through it. She reflects on how becoming a mother has reshaped her confidence and self-trust, and shares what she'd tell someone facing a first pregnancy. Dr. Fox and Devon close with a candid conversation about the unpredictable emotional terrain of a second pregnancy after a complicated first.

"Devon's Story, Part 1: Fetal growth restriction" Aug 24, 2026

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In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Devon shares her journey from an early miscarriage through a subsequent pregnancy marked by growing anxiety and a diagnosis of fetal growth restriction that required increasingly close monitoring. She walks through a tense induction and labor, including some frightening moments as her son's heart rate repeatedly dropped, leading up to a dramatic delivery. Dr. Fox adds expert context throughout on the medical reasoning behind key decisions.

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