In honor of the upcoming book release this week, Emily Oster and Dr. Nathan Fox collaborate on a podcast to discuss "The Unexpected." They discuss what it was like writing the book and what some underlying topics can be found within.

On today's podcast, we welcome back Miriam Goldman to hear part two of her birth story while having cancer. Her story picks up this week to discuss things that were not helpful during her experience and how that has impacted her.

In today's episode of the podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Miriam Goldman, whose remarkable journey unfolds as she recounts her experience of giving birth while bravely confronting stage 4 cancer. Join us as we delve into her inspiring narrative, exploring the intersection of hope, strength, and the power of unwavering determination in the most trying of circumstances.

In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox answers some of the top questions from our listeners. He addresses questions on the use of nitrous oxide in labor and delivery, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), fallopian tube removal, how long you should wait to conceive following a C-section, and more.

Dr. Emily Oster, author of “Expecting Better” and “Cribsheet,” explains what she has learned in her research and writing about pregnancy. She and Dr. Fox discuss common advice and misconceptions regarding pregnancy and data shows what pregnant women should do.

Dr. Stephanie Melka joins us today to debunk some common GYN myths! Dr. Melka's clinical interests include high-risk pregnancies, office gynecologic procedures, and laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries.

On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox speaks with Meagan Heaton, co-founder of the VBAC Link and host of "The VBAC Link" Podcast. The VBAC Link offers evidence-based information regarding delivery after a previous cesarean section. After undergoing 2 cesarean sections and a VBAC, Meagan now loves to share her knowledge about the birthing process.

Casey Seiden, MS RD DCES, joins Dr. Fox to discuss gestational diabetes. This complication differs from type 1 or type 2 diabetes in many ways, and is essentially a change in the body’s response to carbs because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. Casey and Dr. Fox discuss what patients should know and how gestational diabetes is treated.

In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Fox continues his conversation with Amelia Gold, Head of the Lower School and the Director of Arts for the Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, NJ. She discusses her love of teaching, the importance of helping students cultivate their authentic artistic voice, and more.

Today on Healthful Woman, we are joined by Amelia Gold. Amelia is a Juliard-trained violinist, a master violin teacher, and the head of school and Director of the Arts at the Elizabeth Morrow School in Englewood, New Jersey. Amelia is Dr. Fox's neighbor and close friend and will be talking about the impact of an arts education on the social and emotional health of children.

In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox answers some of the top questions from our listeners. He addresses questions on placenta previa, vasovagal fainting response, subchorionic hematoma, fertility, and having a history of preeclampsia.