Mailbag 32: "What does the Fox say" - With Dr. Nathan Fox

About this episode

Dr. Nathan Fox answers listener questions about various pregnancy-related topics in this Mailbag episode.

In this "Mailbag" episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox answers listener questions covering a range of pregnancy-related topics, from fetal growth and kidney findings to Braxton Hicks contractions and large-for-gestational-age babies. He breaks down complex medical concepts in plain language, reassuring listeners that many common findings, like a baby measuring in the seventh percentile or mild pyelectasis, are often benign while explaining when closer monitoring is warranted. The episode also tackles practical questions about core exercise during pregnancy and how diet does (and doesn't) affect glucose screening tests.

People in this episode

Host: Healthful Woman

Guest: Dr. Nathan Fox

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• fetal growth
• Braxton Hicks contractions
• diet and glucose screening
• core exercise during pregnancy

Keywords

• pregnancy
• fetal growth
• Braxton Hicks
• diet
• glucose screening
• core exercise

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