High Risk Birth Stories
“Preterm labor in another country” – with Shaindy Zlotowitz
Shaindy wrote in to Dr. Fox to share her High Risk Birth Story and her experiences with pregnancy in both Israel and New York City,
June 3, 2021
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Pregnancy
“PPROM: Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes” – with Dr. Shari Gelber
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
May 31, 2021
High Risk Birth Stories
“The Triathlon of Pregnancy: Diabetes, Nausea, and Bleeding!” – with FoM Caroline
Caroline, an FOM (Friend of Melka) joins High Risk Birth Stories to talk about her difficult experience with pregnancy. Caroline has type 1 diabetes, and
May 27, 2021
Pregnancy
“Fetal Echocardiograms: a Heart to Heart” – with Dr. Jen Lam-Rachlin
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
May 24, 2021
High Risk Birth Stories
“Preterm Labor” – with Leah Stern
Leah Stern emailed Dr. Fox to share her High Risk Birth Story because “my story was really miraculous, I am extremely grateful for our happy
May 20, 2021
Pregnancy
“Postpartum Hemorrhage!” – with Dr. Samantha Do
This track is private. Dr. Samantha Do returns to Healthful Woman to talk about post-partum hemorrhage, which she says is “one of the most common
May 17, 2021
High Risk Birth Stories
“The Choice to Let Go” – with Simi Hersko
Simi Hersko, who was previously a Healthful Woman guest to talk about ATime, joins High Risk Birth Stories to talk about her own experience. Simi’s
May 13, 2021
Wellness & Nutrition
“All about running!” – with Stephanie Melka and Adeena Platt-Csillag
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,
May 10, 2021
High Risk Birth Stories
“The Full Story About My Half Uterus” – with Laura Lane
Laura Lane, co-host of the “This is Why” podcast, joins Dr. Fox to discuss her pregnancies. After learning that she only has half of a
May 6, 2021
Pregnancy
“Scheduled Cesarean Delivery” – with Dr. Sarp Aksel
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
May 3, 2021
High Risk Birth Stories
“Short Cervix, Long Story” – with Aviva Breda
Aviva Breda tells her High Risk Birth Story, which includes complications from a short cervix, contractions at 24 weeks, and weeks of bed rest.
April 29, 2021
Gynecology
“Bone health, bone density, and osteoporosis” – with Dr. Michael Silverstein
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
April 26, 2021
