This blog is based on a Healthful Woman podcast episode in which Dr. Shari Lusskin joins Dr. Nathan Fox to discuss common concerns about anxiety and when it’s considered “normal.” Dr. Lusskin is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an Attending in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Healthful Woman · “Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders” – with Dr. Shari Lusskin   Most people will experience some degree of anxiety in their lives whether they are worried about their job, an exa ..read more

The Healthful Woman podcast host and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Fox invited Dr. Sadia Mobeen to discuss what mothers can expect during childbirth in the podcast episode “Tears, Lacerations, and Episiotomies.” Discover more about tears and episiotomies that can occur during childbirth. Healthful Woman · “Tears, lacerations, and episiotomies” – with Dr. Sadia Mobeen About Tears, Lacerations, and Episiotomies During childbirth, the vagina and labia can tear or have a laceration to aid in delivery. An episiotomy occurs when the doctor manually performs the laceration to help assist th ..read more

During the Healthful Woman podcast, host Dr. Fox and guest Annemarie Stroustrup, a neonatologist specializing in premature babies at the NICU, delve into the topic of peri-viable birth in the episode titled, “Peri-viable birth: The NICU Side.” Dr. Stroustrup shares insights drawn from her extensive experience in neonatal care. Healthful Woman · “Peri-viable birth: The NICU Side” – with Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup About Peri-viable Birth Peri-viable birth refers to the delicate stage between 23-24 weeks gestation. If a baby is born early, you may be faced with difficult decisions on their medical ..read more

This blog post is based on part 2 of the Healthful Woman Podcast episode during which Brianna Barclay shares how her pregnancy experience helped relieve some of her fear of seeing doctors and the impact that mental health struggles have had on her life. She also explains why she and her doctor chose to proactively treat postpartum depression. Read part 1 of this blog here. Healthful Woman · "Severe Anxiety and Hyperemesis – Talk About a Tough Pregnancy: Part Two" – with Brianna Barclay Broaching the Topic of Mental Health Following Brianna’s tough pregnancy experience, she notes that, despite ..read more

This blog post is based on a Healthful Woman Podcast episode in which Brianna Barclay tells part one of her pregnancy story. Brianna suffers from clinical OCD and an intense fear of medical procedures. During her pregnancy, she also dealt with hyperemesis, which ultimately caused her to lose 35-40 pounds before she delivered her baby. Health-related OCD and Hyperemesis Gravidarum Brianna lives with clinical OCD and has an intense fear of medical procedures, doctors, and health-associated things. Because of this fear, she had not visited the doctor in about seven years. So, when she discovered ..read more

In Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates’ latest podcast, we embark on an exploration of a difficult area of obstetrics – periviable birth. Our recent podcast with Dr. Spiegelman, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, discusses this topic to offer expecting parents’ invaluable insight into this lesser-known complication of pregnancy. Read on for a quick explanation of what periviable birth entails and how our dedicated team at Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates provides support and guidance during this challenging journey. Healthful Woman · "Peri-viable birth" – with Dr. Jessica Spiegelman Wh ..read more

During the Healthful Woman podcast, hosted by Dr. Fox featuring guest Dr. Andrei Rebarber called, “Cerclage” At Your Cervix!” both doctors discuss the surgical procedure called a cerclage. This podcast reviews when a patient needs a cerclage and when the procedure may be considered controversial. Learn whether you may be a candidate for a cerclage at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City.   Healthful Woman · “Cerclage: At Your Cervix!” – with Dr. Andrei Rebarber What is a Cerclage? The cervix can become too short and may dilate early in pregnancy. The cerclage is a surgica ..read more

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Dr. Barbara Luke, an MPH, reproductive epidemiologist, nurse, nutritionist, and author of a book on expecting twins, joined Dr. Fox to discuss prenatal nutrition in twin pregnancies. “For me, prenatal nutrition is the most preventive medicine you could do,” said Dr. Luke. In this blog, we discuss her professional background, research, findings, and more. Healthful Woman · “Nutrition in Twin Pregnancies: Simple, yet Critical” – with Dr. Barbara Luke Dr. Luke’s Background Dr. Luke received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Columbia University. After graduation, she went into the Visiting ..read more

Congratulations, you’re having twins! How cool is it that you get to bring not just one new life into the world, but two? Pregnancy, whether you are expecting multiples or a singleton, can seem like a daunting experience, especially when you think about all the doctor’s appointments, lifestyle changes, and supplies that you need to collect. Multiplied by two, it may even seem near impossible. At Carnegie Imaging for Women, we are here to help you through your pregnancy and beyond to make it, not only a stress-free experience but an enjoyable one. The best way we know how to do this is by educa ..read more