Pregnancy after loss is both a miracle and an emotional minefield. In Part 1 of Rachel’s story on the Healthful Woman podcast, she shared her difficulties getting pregnant, followed by the heartbreak of losing one twin to TTTS, and then the loss of her second twin after a premature delivery. Despite all of this, she
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A Journey Through Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Rachel’s Story, Part 1
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare but life-threatening complication that can affect pregnancies with identical twins sharing a placenta. In a deeply personal episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Rachel shares the profound challenges, heartbreak, and resilience she experienced during her battle with TTTS. Healthful Woman · “Rachel’s Story, Part 1: Losing a Pregnancy
Understanding Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ovarian cancer is one of the most difficult gynecologic cancers to diagnose early, making awareness and timely evaluation essential. In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Monica Prasad Hayes, GYN oncologist and fellowship director at Mount Sinai Hospital, offered insight into how ovarian cancer develops, how it is identified, and what treatment
“Mailbag 19: What does the Fox say” – with Dr. Nathan Fox
This is a transcription of a portion of a Healthful Woman podcast. Katie’s Question Our first question in this episode was from Katie: “I’m 29 weeks pregnant. And at my 20-week ultrasound, it was discovered that my baby has a duplicated collecting system and a ureterocele on the right side. The right upper pole of
“Mental Health in Pregnancy: We Need to Talk About It!” – with Dr. Shari Lusskin
In a recent discussion with Dr. Nathan Fox on the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Shari Lusskin, an expert in reproductive psychiatry, shared important insights into the often-overlooked topic of mental health in pregnancy. While more collaboration is happening between OB-GYNs and psychiatrists in recent years, the need to better understand mental health and medication during
“Mailbag 24: What does the Fox say” – With Dr. Nathan Fox
This is a transcription of a portion of a Healthful Woman podcast. Michelle’s Question I recently had a preterm birth, singleton, after being admitted at 25 weeks due to a dilated cervix with bulging membranes. It was too risky for a cerclage, so I ended up on modified bedrest in the antepartum wing. I had
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