Healthy As A Mother

In today's episode, Dr. Leah interviews Janne Robinson, a poet, author, coach, all about truth. She shares her story and how it led her to her truth. She shares why truth is her passion, and why she loves helping people find theirs. This is an intimate and inspiring episode, so let's get going. This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off.Resources From This Episode:Meet Yourself in Truth - Free Event - ApplicationStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Trying to get pregnant again while still breastfeeding is something Dr. Morgan gets asked about SO often - so we decided to dedicate a whole episode to the topic. There's a lot to understand about the way lactational physiology differs from fertile or pregnant physiology - and we must understand the hormonal and metabolic interplay to make meaningful and effective changes that can increase our chances of pregnancy while nursing. We hope this clears up some confusion and helps give a guiding path to how you can grow your family while still nursing others- in a healthful way for you AND baby.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Episode #31: The Power of ProgesteroneEpisode #53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. AumatmaStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today on the podcast, Dr. Leah discusses Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, gut healing, and nutrition without super strict restrictive diets with Alison Marras. She shares her incredible story and how healing the nervous system is a key to thriving, whether you simply want to feel better, trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or rocking the mom life. We love Alison's approach and perspective and we think you will too! So let's get started! Resources From This Episode: Connect with Alison:Instagram: [@foodbymars]Website: [foodbymars.com]The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook: [link]Free 20-min. Meal Prep Guide: [link]Free Nourishing Meal Plan Bot: [link]Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Colic is something we hope you never experience as a parent, but in case you're there or you're just preparing for the possibility - in this episode Dr. Morgan interviews pediatric naturopathic doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell, to discuss the top 5 causes of infant colic and what we can do about it. She leads us from head to stomach - discussing some of the common root causes that may contribute to the incessant crying that comes with a colic diagnosis. This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Follow Dr. Elana on Instagram @drelanaroumellListen to Dr. Elana's podcast: The Doctor Mom PodcastVisit Dr. Elana's WebsiteGet 50% off Dr. Elana's Membership: use code HEALTHYMOTHERHolle Infant Goat FormulaBiogaia protectis for L. RheuteriNat Phos 6x and Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

We're back with Season 8 of Healthy As A Mother! And we're kicking things off the way we always do—with a raw and honest life update from both of us. In this episode, Dr. Leah shares what it's really been like navigating the postpartum season with baby number two—nearly five months in. From juggling work with motherhood to the unexpected emotional and physical challenges that come with healing and adjusting, she opens up about the realities behind the scenes. Dr. Morgan fills us in on her husband's new job, the impact it's had on their family dynamic, navigating childcare, kids' sports schedules, and the beautiful chaos of it all. This is one of those episodes that feels like you're listening in on a heart-to-heart phone call between two best friends—because you are. So come catch up with us as we kick off Season 8 with a dose of real-life motherhood.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off.Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Vaccines are a trending topic for many valid reasons at this moment, so we wanted to invite Dr. Joel Gator Warsh to talk to us today about his perspectives and experiences as an integrative medicine pediatrician in LA and author of his new book called Between a Shot and a Hard Place. Dr. Gator and Dr. Morgan discuss the factors leading to declining vaccination rates and what contributes to parental vaccine hesitancy. We talk about the types of safety and long-term data collection studies he would like to see, and the current difficulty of talking about nuance and individuality in today's medical culture. We talk about alternative schedules, vitamin K, and more.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode: Pre-Order Dr. Joel Gator's New Book: Between A Shot and A Hard PlaceDr. Joel Gator's Parenting Masterclass Platform: Raising AmazingFollow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram: @drjoelgatorFollow Dr. Joel Gator on X: @drjoelgatorHealthy As A Mother Episode #52: Vaccines From A Neurodevelopment Perspective with Dr. Ari CalhounStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, Dr Leah interviews Sophia Pavia, the TTC Nutritionist, about her own recent personal experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This condition is life-threatening and although many don't know about it, it's more common than you would think. She shares the unexpected diagnosis, why it happened, what she went through, and advice for any woman to hopefully prevent it or what to do if you suspect it or have gone through it. Trigger warning: We do mention the loss of her baby during this experience, so just know that in case you need to protect your heart at this time. This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Sophia's podcast: Food, Freedom and FertilitySophia's WebsiteFollow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionistHealthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-JackStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today on the podcast, Arianna Alloway talks about having a big family and the various dynamics around structuring their life to make it all work. Arianna is "Oh that hippie mom is lots of kids" on Instagram, and she's been a favorite motherhood account for Dr. Morgan for many years. She just had her NINTH child, and so she offers us wisdom from her lived experience on many topics today, like listening for a feeling your babies before they come in (also known as spirit babies), how she and her husband decided to add more each time, their vasectomy reversal story, postpartum mental health factors, how to deal with the judgement of family/friends and strangers about having many children, the logistics of bedrooms/cars/chores etc, and some advice around sibling dynamics.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Follow Arianna on Instagram: @oh_thathippiemomwlotsofkids Spirit Babies by Walter Mackichen BookArianna's Podcast The Hum of Home: Spirit Baby Connection and Communication EpisodeHannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth BookHannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk Podcast EpisodeStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

This is an important one for all soon-to-be and already established mothers. On today's show, we get really gritty about the process of becoming a mother - and the opportunity of amazing transformation that CAN take place from it - but sometimes is not, due to lack of support, proper expectations, and overall societal failure at valuing mothers and children in general. We use two posts to guide the conversation, each detailing an aspect of how coming into and through motherhood carries with it important steps of pain and challenge that are GOOD and PURPOSEFUL and OK to feel. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Watch the I Am Documentary hereCheck out @clairefagin on InstagramSee @Lbreggy's post about postpartumStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today we welcome Carson Meyer, doula, certified nutritional consultant, founder of the skincare line C & the Moon, and now new Author to the book Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood. We discuss the particular challenges of modern motherhood, and how women can revolve health or lifestyle goals for themselves and their mothering around a blended approach between early human adaptations mixed with today's current culture. We chat about having reverence for birth as a way to change the world, how current birthing systems are missing the mark to serve individual women and babies at times, the process of cultivating motherly intuition, and more.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Carson's new book: Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early MotherhoodCarson's brand: C & The MoonCheck out Carson's website: www.carson-meyer.comFollow Carson on Instagram: @ccmeyerThe Continuum Concept: In Search Of Happiness Lost bookStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In today's episode, we're diving into how to boost egg quality during IVF or egg freezing. Supporting your eggs is a crucial part of the process, yet it's often overlooked in conventional fertility treatments. We're sharing practical, science-backed tips—including some you may not have heard before—to help you optimize this time, improve egg health, and ultimately enhance embryo quality. Stronger embryos lead to better transfers, healthier pregnancies, and thriving babies. This episode isn't just for those going through IVF—if you're trying to conceive naturally and want to improve your egg quality, these insights will be just as valuable. Tune in for a holistic approach to fertility that bridges the gap between what's missing in traditional care and what your body truly needs.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Fertility FormulaDr. Leah's Optimize IVF mini-courseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Although it's not the happiest topic, as women and mothers - we need to know what can happen in our bodies - so today's episode is all about the possible causes of first trimester bleeding. We break down 10 potential causes, ranging from spotting to very heavy flow, so that you can be empowered with knowing the difference between benign bleeding and then that which may be a threat to you or baby's lives. We discuss implantation bleeding, chemical pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy, threatened miscarriage from low progesterone, molar pregnancies, subchorionic hemorrhages, and more.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Episode #31 - The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone Episode #53 - Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. AumatmaEpisode #100 - Ok You're Pregnant - Now What?!Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

This is for those looking for an alternative, partner-led sleep training method. Dr. Morgan and her husband Wes discuss the way that they have gotten all of their babies night weaned and sleeping through the night. Now, it's not a super involved method - certainly not rocket science, but they had so many questions that they decided to make an episode that can be referred back to and shared easily. They discuss how they prepare themselves and the child for this process - inclduing some factors where you may NOT want to start the sleep training just yet, and then they talk about the process itself - how there will be a crappy transitional period, Wes's tips and tricks for what he's actually doing, how Dr. Morgan manages milk supply issues, other stories, and more.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:The Wonder Weeks AppHealthy As A Mother Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermottHealthy As A Mother Episode #92: Homebirth & Postpartum For Partners with Wes MacDermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In today's special episode, we talk about manifesting husbands and babies, mediums, spirit guides, and all the woo-woo stuff that Dr. Leah loves and has helped her so much along her infertility journey and life. Brooke Carver and Dr. Leah dive deep into all of it, their personal stories, and how you can use manifestation in your own life to realize whatever dream you have in your heart. We can't wait for you to hear everything we have to share! Let's go! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula programConnect With Our Guest:Instagram: @loveherwildpodcastTikTok: @mrshappilyeverafterPodcast: Love Her Wild Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

You just found out you're pregnant- congrats! And now you're wondering - what next? what now? Or maybe you hope to be pregnant soon and the questions remain. In this episode, we break down a few things to consider when you FIRST find out you are pregnant - ranging from how to calculate an accurate due date considering your ovulation, to some things to start doing or stop doing, then our favorite supplement recommendations and advice around having grace with your dietary choices, then how to choose the right birth provider for you, and more. Here we go! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy CourseEBB Article: Due DatesHealthy As A Mother Episode #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr Ari CalhounStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today Dr. Leah interviews Sonia Ribas, an amazing fertility coach, all about holistic fertility. They talk about what holistic fertility even means, what some of the keys to the success she has with clients are, how she supports not only women but also men, some of the downfalls with the fertility system, and so much more. This was such a special episode and I can't wait for you to soak in her knowledge and wisdom! Let's go!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Sonia's WebsiteSonia on InstagramSonia's Free MasterclassSonia's Coaching ProgramsDr. Leah's Fertility Formula programLoving What Is BookBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself  BookStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today's episode is angled to be about parenting and motherhood but really can be applied to all facets of life. We discuss the seemingly ominous concept of pivoting from our original plan - whether that be how or where your child sleeps, using a pacifier, or screen time habits to name a few. Adapting and changing course is an inescapable part of raising children, and we've demonized it as this thing that is SO hard - so much so that you should NEVER start off on the quote-unquote "wrong" side of a habit in the first place. We talk about mental resiliency and acceptance of what IS - the reality before us - with the particular child we have, in the particular circumstance of our life - and how we have to adapt to that in the moment. Because if we don't, we increase our suffering - and oftentimes setting our expectations right will help us to either avoid or move through the micro griefs that come with ordinary aspects of parenting. This is a fun one, let's dive in. Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews her brilliant colleague and dear friend, Dr. Leslie Black. They chat all about mold and how it impacts fertility in both women and men. Dr. Leslie breaks down what toxic mold is, where it's found, how to test for it, and what to do about it. She is a wealth of knowledge and we are so excited that she has been able to share her expertise with us! Without further ado, let's get started! This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program“Moldy Movie" DocumentaryDr. Jill Crista's website and book "Break the Mold"Dr. Neil Nathan's book "Toxic"Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker's books Mold Illness and Surviving Mold and website Create Your Health HomeMold MasterclassNational Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)Connect With Our Guest:Instagram: @drleslieblackWebsite: www.drleslieblack.comStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today Dr Leah interviews Lucy Libido all about our main stress hormone cortisol and how it impacts key hormones for fertility and our sexuality, such as progesterone, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. She explains how chronic stress can steal resources from these essential hormones and what we can do about it naturally. Whether you are struggling with hormonal imbalances, low libido, or you want to optimize your fertility, this is a must-listen. Let's get started! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Lucy's Books:LUCY LIBIDO SAYS... THERE'S AN OIL FOR THATBETSY BOSOM'S BABY BOOKLucy's Healthy Hormone Hub MembershipLucy's Oil BundlesLucy Libido on InstagramDr. Leah's Fertility FormulaStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Exercising during pregnancy has a slew of benefits for both you and your baby, as well as your birth and postpartum recovery - but which exercises should be prioritized? Are there things we should avoid wholly? What if you are an athlete or consistent weight lifter and want to continue throughout the pregnancy? On today's show, we have Gina Conley of Mamastefit with us to talk all about prenatal fitness. Gina gives us an inspiring rundown on the many benefits of prenatal exercise, as well as the guidelines for exactly how much we should aim for and how much effort should be given. She busts common concerns and myths around prenatal exercises and brings us through the types of moves that help the pelvis prep best for birth. Let's dive in!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Mamastefit.comMamastefit InstagramBook: Training for Two by Gina ConleyMamastefit Prenatal Fitness Programs Free Birth Prep CircuitOther Episodes Mentioned In This Episode:Healthy as a Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPTStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Are you planning on having your older children attend the birth of your new baby at home? Have you wondered if there are things you can do to prepare and educate them so that their experience, and yours, is as smooth as possible? Well, you've found the right podcast episode because today we're diving into the multitude of ways that we can begin layering in conversations around what birth is like for our children - to do just that. We chat about verbiage you can use that's helpful, how to act out what labor may be like so they know all the sounds and faces that are normal, good resources for books and videos to begin sharing with your other children so they have many layers of exposure to the topic and won't be scared or shocked come game day. We also talk about general considerations for ages and backup plans to have in case of transfer or tantrums. This one is packed- let's go!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Books about home birth for children: Amazon listInstagram accounts to find birth videos:@monetnicolebirths@badassmotherbirther@homesweethomebirthDr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum CourseOther Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:Episode #85 Body Safety and Talking to Your Kids About SexEpisode #59 Adding More Children to Your Family: Considerations + TipsStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Welcome to Season 7 in this life update episode where Dr. Leah shares all about how her second postpartum has been, now that her son is 1 month. She shares how, despite the birth and cesarean recovery and problems with his latch, she is thriving in postpartum. We discuss how various phases of motherhood can be so different for women, and possible reasons for it too - based on hormonal constitutions, recovery, complications, and more. Then Dr. Morgan discusses how her husband and her are potentially considering a fifth baby - even though they felt completely done after their fourth was born. It's been a heart-opening experience having their fourth here. She shares the fears, hopes, and layers of complexity around making this decision for their family and how they plan to approach it with a strong 6-month preconception plan first. We really are right there with you all in this family-building era - the ups, downs, high highs, and low lows. Let's dive in! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Lumebox Redlight Breathe by James NestorCell Core Detox Preconception Labs To RunDr. Leah's Fertility FormulaDr. Morgan's Pregnancy CallDr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum SeriesOther Episodes Mentioned:#12: A Deep Dive Into Lip and Tongue Ties#73: Palate Expansion and Airway Dentistry with Dr. Dan Bruce#89: Leah's Second Birth StoryStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

We are excited to welcome Dr. Morgan's husband Wes back to the podcast to continue their conversations on his perspective on all things fatherhood - this time specifically discussing home birth, his role during the birth itself, and his role postpartum. He talks about the stats and research that helped him feel comfortable with home birth as a first-time dad with his son, and what he thought of the experience as it took place - as well as tips for birth partners in general. He gives us his philosophy on managing the postpartum workload with pride as a partner - happy to provide in this way while the baby and mom rest and recover. At the end, we had a few random rapid-fire questions from listeners about taking care of himself amongst it all, being tired, adding more siblings, and more. Let's go! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Healthy As A Mother Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermottCare MesserInstagramWebsiteMegan DoyleInstagramWebsiteFamily Seasons for CST for babiesDr Morgan's Immediate Postpartum SeriesStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Have you ever wondered if sticking needles all over your body can help you get pregnant? Today Dr. Leah interviewed Emily and Ghoncheh from Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture all about how acupuncture can be an incredibly valuable tool along the fertility journey. This is true whether you want to naturally balance your hormones and boost your fertility or if you are going through fertility treatments like IVF. They explain how it all works in a way we have never heard before! We learned so much in this episode and we can't wait for you to benefit from their amazing wisdom and knowledge.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Aphrodite Fertility Website (Now booking Saturdays)Aphrodite Acupuncture Fertility ProgramDr. Leah's Fertility Formula ProgramStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Everyone has heard of postpartum depression, and maybe even postpartum anxiety - but postpartum RAGE is a symptom that can be a component of either of those, or a stand-alone experience - that doesn't get enough attention. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Alice Pickering, a perinatal mental health clinical psychologist, all about postpartum rage. They discuss what it is, how it presents, factors that can contribute to it from a mental/emotional as well as physiological perspective, as well as management ideas for treatment. Both Dr. Alice and Dr. Morgan also share their personal experiences with postpartum rage, and their goal here is to help shed light on one of the shadow sides of motherhood - to normalize the experience and help provide some ways that you can get some help. Here we go! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Alice PickeringInstagramWebsiteDance of Anger bookJill Geisinger:Healthy As A Mother Episode #38: Homeopathy During Birth and Postpartum: Top 8 Remedies with Jill Giesinger from HerHomeopathyHerhomeopathy.com Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series CourseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Dr. Leah has had her son and we are SO excited to welcome baby Kade to the world in this episode, detailing his birth story. Leah takes us on all of the twists and turns of the long unexpected path of getting him earthside - starting with the homebirth plan and natural induction methods to then reaching 42 weeks and pivoting to the hospital to get him here. Sometimes birth is a mystery where we never really get clear answers. We honor and respect what babies communicate to us and in this case, it seemed clear that despite best efforts, his plan was different from hers and she embraced it with grace. Congratulations again to the Gordon family, let's give it a listen! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Healthy As A Mother Episode #20: Home Birth Turned C-Section: Dr. Leah's Birth StoryHealthy As A Mother Episode #40: The Wisdom in Waiting: When TTC or Past Your Due DateHealthy As A Mother Episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPTAnn Gilligan on InstagramEvidence-Based Birth Article: What are the birth implications for a suspected big baby?Our New Favorite Makeup: ArazaDr. Leah's Recommendations for Trauma Healing & TherapiesDr. Leah's Fertility Formula ProgramStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

This is the second part of our two-part series all about Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols RDN. In this episode, we do an overview of testing options and discuss some of the lesser-known nuances of normal pregnancy metabolism - getting into some fascinating details around low blood sugars, continuous glucose monitors, and nutritive ketosis in pregnancy. We then discuss the conventional dietary recommendations and how they are insufficient and outdated and discuss the method of blood sugar management that Lily recommends to her clients to achieve the best outcomes. Also discussed is how this diagnosis of gestational diabetes can really come to wreck birth plans, even when it may not be applicable anymore - and how one can manage that best with their provider. Here we go!RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Learn more from Lily Nichols:Website - www.lilynicholsrdn.comInstagram - @lilynicholsrdnLily's BooksLily's CoursesLily's article on Breakfast MistakesLily's article on CGM Experiment Part 1 & Part 2Healthy as a Mother Episode #87: Gestational Diabetes Part 1 with Lily NicholsHealthy As A Mother Episode #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Ari CalhounEvidence-Based Birth Episodes on Big Babieshttps://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/https://evidencebasedbirth.com/what-are-the-birth-implications-for-a-suspected-big-baby-podcast/Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

This episode is part 1 of an interview all about gestational diabetes with registered dietitian and well-known author, Lily Nichols. We discuss the ins and outs of how pregnancy metabolism changes insulin function and levels, and what happens when this process results in elevated blood sugar levels over time. We discuss risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, prevention, early screening that should be taking place but is not, lab lists, the risks to the baby if the mom's blood sugar continues to stay elevated, and the problems with certain testing methods. We also go on an all-too-important rant about vitamin D3 supplementation that you'll not want to miss. Be sure to check out part 2 next week as well - and now let's jump in!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Kudos Diapers >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Learn more from Lily Nichols:Website - www.lilynicholsrdn.comInstagram - @lilynicholsrdnLily's BooksWomen's Health Nutrition AcademyLily's article on Vitamin D and PregnancyOrder micronutrient testing via Dr. Leah's websiteHealthy as a Mother episode discussing blood sugar more: #78 Lifestyle Hacks of Hormone BalancingDr. Morgan's Immune Wellness for the Pregnant or Nursing Mother CourseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

A man's fertility plays 50% of the role in conception and staying pregnant (yes, sperm issues can affect miscarriage too) yet there is so little support out there on how to evaluate male fertility. This is why we recorded today's episode, which are the top 10 tips on testing male fertility. We dive into how to test and when, the semen analysis, testing hormones, other markers, and so much more. This is an episode every woman, couple, and man should listen to who wants to be a parent someday. Resources From This Episode:Episode #4 Preconception: What It Is and Why It MattersEpisode #6 Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male FertilityEpisode #35 Male-Factor Infertility: From a Man's Perspective with Mike GordonLegacy Sperm testing (Use code DRLEAH to save 15%)Dr. Leah's free guide for semen analysisDr. Leah's Fertility Formula program - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off!Total-Toxicity Panel Lab Test MicroGen DX lab for semen infectionsStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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Today, Dr. Leah interviews Kori Estrada, co-founder of the natural toothpaste company RiseWell. Kori shares her personal story with PCOS and navigating the IVF process to conceive. We discuss toxins and natural toothpaste and how they are not all created equal. We learned so much in the episode, and we can't wait for you to do so as well! Let's go!This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources In This Episode:Get Risewell today! Use code GORDON10 for 10% off!Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula ProgramDr. Leah's Favorite Non-toxic Products DatabaseStay Connected With Our Guest:Website: Risewell Instagram: @risewellcoStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastYouTube: @healthyasamotherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottDisclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan.

We are talking all about newborns, part 2! In the second half of this exciting topic Dr. Morgan guides us through everything we need to know about newborn skin, crying and what to do about it, diaper and poop things, and baby first aid. This is part 2  of our newborn series so if you haven't listened to part 1 do so before or after this one! As always, Dr. Morgan is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and Dr Leah is so happy to have this as a resource for when her new baby is born very soon!This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Episode #82: All About Newborns Part 1Dr. Morgan's Postpartum CourseActive Skin Repair for cleaning cords (Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for discount!)Free to Feed - food allergies in breastmilk Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastYouTube: @healthyasamotherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today Dr Leah interviewed Dr. Morgan all about newborns! As she is about to have her second baby, she needs a refresher on what to expect with a brand-new baby. For any of you first-time moms or even subsequent mommies, you do not want to miss this one. We dive into the items you truly need, newborn sleep, and newborn feeding, which are all such big topics they probably each need their own episode. Dr. Morgan's knowledge and wisdom are pure gold. Hopefully, you find it invaluable too! We will have a part two where we go into even more topics on newborns so keep an eye out for that next week! This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Non-sleep deep rest on YouTubeGrowing up Bebe book about parenting like the FrenchBaby Delight bedside bassinet Frida baby nail clipper@Cosleepy Instagram - Check out "Chest Sleeping" highlight Safe Sleep Seven - Principles for co-sleepingWonder Weeks app for baby's developmental leapsHealthy As A Mother Episode #10: Breastfeeding: What To Know Before Your Baby Is BornHealthy As A Mother Episode #12: A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue TiesStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastYouTube: @healthyasamotherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. They talk all about our monthly cycles, how they are considered our fifth vital sign, and how we can use them as a form of birth control, before and even after pregnancy. We also discuss how cycle tracking and the fertility awareness method is a great choice to prevent pregnancy and help you conceive when you are ready, without the side effects or transition time of hormonal contraceptives.This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Lisa's Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship ProgramLisa's Free E-Book for practitioners "How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws at You"Dr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini-CourseStay Connected With Lisa:Website: https://www.fertilityfriday.comInstagram - @fertilityfridayStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for pregnancy and parenthood! We get a lot of questions about what people can be doing ahead of time no matter where they are in their journey. We authentically break down what we think about what things and what steps we can take to prepare for the pregnancy season and new parenting season as an individual or couple. This is a really great, juicy episode so I can't wait for you to get started!This episode is sponsored by:Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Podcast Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott Non-Violent Communication bookAttachment Styles Blog Meet Me in the Middle: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Balance - Wellness Mama interview with Gary VeeDr. Leah's Recommended Healers and Practitioners Dr Leah's Recommended Subconscious Therapies Serial PodcastStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Induction of labor is an increasingly more and more common birth intervention that many women experience today. There are several medically indicated reasons for induction, as well as many situations where women may be offered or even coerced into induction - where there isn't beneficial evidence to back it up. This week on the podcast Dr. Morgan got to interview Dr. Rebecca Dekker of the well-known blog and podcast called Evidence Based Birth, all about various aspects of labor induction. We discuss the Arrive trial, big babies, risks for postpartum hemorrhage, the evidence on eating and drinking, and more. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Evidence Based Birth BlogEvidence Based Birth PodcastEvidence Based Birth InstagramThe evidence on eating and drinking in labor articleThe evidence on Pitocin use during the third stage of labor articleThe evidence for big babies articleAdvanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course by American Academy of Family PhysiciansStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, we break down the lifestyle hacks for hormone balance. What does the ideal day look like if you want to keep your hormones in balance or bring them back into balance? We start by waking up and walking through a whole day, touching on everything from what we eat to how we manage stress to what we say yes and no to. It's a juicy episode that all women should listen to, so let's get started! This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From The Episode:Healthy As A Mother Podcast Episode #66: How Feminism Has Influenced Our Modern Culture & HormonesDr. Leah's Balance Your Hormones Mini-CourseDr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress Mini-CourseDr. Leah's Ditch The Toxins Mini-CourseWomanhood Wellness Recommended Trauma Release Therapies Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

It is officially season 6 of the Healthy As A Mother podcast! We love starting each new season with a little update from both of us, so here it is. Currently, we both have a lot going on in our lives with navigating work, life, motherhood, postpartum, and pregnancy! Join us as we chat about all we are going through right now and get real and raw about the joys and challenges we both face in the different seasons of motherhood. If you want to feel like you're sitting on the couch with us as we talk it out and vent to each other as best friends, this is a great episode for you!This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:VBAC Link PodcastHealthy As A Mother Episode #20: Homebirth Turned C-Section: Dr Leah's Birth StoryWomanhood Wellness Recommended Emotional Healing PractitionersHealthy As A Mother Episode #60: When Things Get HardStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today we're joined by Functional Medicine Health Practitioner Tiffany Campbell Kaloustian. Tiffany shares not only her profound personal story of battling and overcoming lupus and conceiving her children but also how she uses her expertise to change lives daily. Tiffany's journey battling severe lupus has fueled her passion for helping others find their path to wellness. She is well-versed in various holistic healing modalities, including nervous system regulation, Vagal tone, nutrition, detoxing, mindful practices, movement, and purposeful supplement protocols. Get ready to be inspired by a practitioner who truly embodies the spirit of embracing life's challenges and dancing through them with grace and strength.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Connect With Our Guest:Tiffany's Instagram: @tiff_ara_kalTiffany's Website: www.embracingthedance.comStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Feeding ourselves and our families healthy, home-cooked meals can feel like a daunting task - especially when the planning and prepping revolve around caring for young children, too. But the reality is, you're going to still expend the time to make some kind of meal, anyway - it'll likely just feel stressful and end up less nourishing than you'd hoped for. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed + Fit, and New York Times best-selling author of three different meal planning cookbooks, about her methods for preparing meals for her family with three young children - in a way that saves time and money, while also reducing food waste and building in the flexibility for something like a spontaneous pizza night. We feel WAY lighter and more inclined to take on a new habit like this, given the way Cassy outlines it, and we hope you feel the inspiration, as well.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Follow Cassy on InstagramLearn from her blog, Fed + FitPurchase her cookbooks:Cook Once, Eat All WeekCook Once Dinner FixFed & Fit: A 28-Day Food & Fitness Plan to Jump-Start Your Life with Over 175 Squeaky-Clean Paleo RecipesThe Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinDr. Morgan's Immune Wellness While Pregnant and Breastfeeding courseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Low libido, or the desire to want to engage in intimacy, is way more common than you think. One of the root causes of low libido is painful sex. Today we dive deep into painful sex, what causes it, what happens to the body when pain rather than pleasure is someone's experience, and what to do about it. This topic is near and dear to Dr. Leah's heart since she has navigated painful sex for years and years. She has learned so much along her journey and she can't wait to share with you so that you don't have to experience the same struggles she did. We can't wait for you to glean all of this knowledge and wisdom. This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:It Didn't Start With You bookThe Body Keeps Score bookHealthy As A Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyHealthy As A Mother Episode #15: Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low LibidoDr. Leah's Female Lab Ranges FreebieEFT Universe or EFT Tapping Training InstituteMental and emotional release (MER)PsychotherapyFamily systems therapyInherited family trauma therapySchema therapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) The Emotion Code Elizabeth KingSadie AckermanTammera LoganJennifer Jackson

Today Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Dan Bruce, an airway-focused dentist, as we break down how the shape of the roof of our mouth, called our palate, together with our tongue positioning can affect many areas of our lives, starting in infancy. The palate and tongue don't just affect things like eating and speaking. These parts of our bodies are central to health, and in this episode, we discuss the connection of how these parts of our mouth affect the growth and look of our entire face, how we breathe well (or not), if we have negative health outcomes like sleep apnea, and how it can contribute to behavioral problems like ADHD.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James NestorHealthy as a Mother episode #12 A Deep Dive on Lip and Tongue TiesHealthy as a Mother episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPTLearn more about Dr. Dan Bruce at Boise Integrative DentistryThe ALF Approach: Changing the Face of Orthodontics, by Tasha Turzo-MooreMewing Habit Trainers to look into: Myobrace, Myomunchee, Vivos, Healthy StartDr Morgan's Natural Cold and Flu Remedies courseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Today's episode is all about PMS and painful periods. Is it normal to feel off before your period? When does it become a problem? What is causing it and what can you do about it? From mood and body changes before your period to pain during your flow, Dr. Leah interviewed Dr. Sara Bala about it all. We discuss what periods should look like postpartum and so much more. We can't wait to share it all with you.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Course BundleDr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini CourseDr. Bala's Period Solutions AcademyStay Connected With Our Guest:Website: https://www.drsarubala.com/Instagram: @drsarubala Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Getting sick while either pregnant or breastfeeding totally sucks. Not only is it hard to grow or care for young children while not feeling well, but it can also be tricky to navigate how to support yourself during this time. You may have questions like what are safe, natural ways I can help my immune system during this time? Which herbs, homeopathy, and supplements are best for what scenarios? Will the things I take affect my baby? These are all valid, and we hope this episode leaves you with practical tools and info so you know exactly what you can be doing, should you start to feel run down. Resources From This Episode:Dr. Morgan's Immune Wellness For The Pregnant and Nursing Mother Course This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottShop our Healthy As A Mother merch store >> www.healthyasamother.com/store

Today we talk all about PCOS, mold, and when IVF may not be needed with Dr. Natalie Underberg. PCOS is one of the leading contributors to female infertility, yet the conventional model doesn't do a very good job supporting women who are experiencing this complex syndrome. Dr. Natalie breaks it down and shares what she often recommends from a holistic perspective, the role mold may be playing in your fertility struggles, and why IVF may not be needed, even if you have been told that is your only option. This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >>Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%.Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Stay Connected With Our Guest:See Dr. Natalie's offers here!Follow Dr. Natalie on Instagram @the.pcos.docStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottShop Healthy As A Mother Merch Store Here! 

Carrying and birthing your baby is an inherently physical, and dang-near athletic event - and there are ways we can prepare our bodies to have the best chance at a smooth, simple, uncomplicated birth experience. This is the work of highly experienced doula, Krisha Crosley of Train for Birth. Today on the show, Krisha and I talk about the idea of training for birth, and how the parents she's coached over the years have an average first-time birth length of only 8 hours. That's - FAST. She discusses how modern human movement is a disservice when it comes to birth, and how we can counteract this truth with intentional daily movement. She offers several resources to parents - and some are even free. Have a listen and get inspired to work with your baby and your body to bring them across that birthing finish line - here we go! This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >>Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%.Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Stay Connected With Our Guest:Find all of Krisha's offerings, here!Follow Krisha on InstagramStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

What should we be eating to boost our fertility? Today we unpack all things food and fertility with Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and popular author of the book: Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols. Lily and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, teamed up to write the brand new book, Real Food for Fertility and we talk about what to eat for female and male fertility, what's wrong with the Mediterranean diet diet, some of the things that surprised her during her research, and so much more! Let's dive right in! This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >>Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%.Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Stay Connected With Our Guest:Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionⓇ, co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily's bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. https://lilynicholsrdn.comhttps://realfoodforfertility.com/ Instagram: @lilynicholsrdnStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

This is the second part of a two-part series about VBAC, or, vaginal birth after cesarean. This episode highlights three very different VBAC birth stories so you can find inspiration in a variety of stories. With each birth, we discuss the progression and process between each woman's first birth, their prep for a VBAC, the things they did or resources they found helpful, and the VBAC birth story itself. We believe that hearing as many positive birth stories as possible is a beneficial part of preparing for our births, especially when preparing to do something different than we did the last time, no matter how it all happened. Packing our subconscious with the stories of women who have walked the path we want is powerful. In this episode, we have a planned hospital VBAC, a planned VBAC at home - called an HBAC, and a planned hospital VBAC that happened a little too quickly to get there.Resources from this episode:Join Dr. Morgan's ultimate motherhood prep course, the 6-Week Pregnancy CallResources mentioned by guests:The Birthing Instincts PodcastThe VBAC Link PodcastIna May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinBaby Got VBAC by Colleen NoonThe Expectful appStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottThis episode is sponsored by:Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%.Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

Today we have a thought-provoking and potentially controversial topic all about the feminism movements, our hormones, families, and our culture at large. We discuss the pros and cons of feminism from the gifts it has brought to anti-masculine culture, potential burnout in women, how it may have influenced the rates of fertility, and the differences in the masculine and feminine, both in biology and energetically. This is a spicy episode so without further ado, let's get started! Resources from this episode:Dr. Leah's Foster Fertility Energy courseDr. Leah's Master your cycle courseDr. Leah's Strengthen Your Sperm course Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottThis episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

This is the first part of a two-part series all about VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, Dr Morgan interviews three different birth professionals about their experience and opinions about VBAC, as well as their top tips for any woman preparing for a VBAC in the future. We wanted to gather a variety of types of birth providers and supports for this episode, and it applies and is helpful to more than just the people who are preparing for a VBAC - anyone preparing for birth - this is for you! We talk with an OBGYN, a homebirth midwife, and then a doula. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired about your future births and equipped with many practical tools and tips for processing past experiences, finding proper support, and paving a new path for your future.Resources From This Episode:From OBGYN, Dr. Capetanakis DO:Find more information about Dr. Cap at the Cap Wellness CenterFrom midwife, Julianne Robinson LM, CPM:Take her online homebirth birth classVBAC statistics mentioned: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00840-7/fulltext & https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db359-h.pdfFrom doula, Care Messer:Learn about Care's online Hypnobirthing classes at the Birth Education CenterTake her FREE course on How to Prevent an Unnecessary CesareanDoula Traci to talk about advocacy for birth workersPerinatal birth psychology with Anna VerwaalAPPPAH Live Training on "What's Missing In Childbirth Education?"From Dr. Morgan: Learn more about the 6-Week Pregnancy CallStay Connected With Our Guests:Dr. Capetanakis DO, OBGYN: Website: https://drcapetanakis.com/Instagram: @drcapetanakisJulianne Robinson LM, CPM - Midwife: Websites: https://www.pangaeamidwifery.com/ & https://www.hellohomebirth.com/Instagram: @pangaeamidwifery & @tales.of.a.midwifeCare Messer, Doula:Website: https://www.birtheducationcenter.com/Instagram: @birtheducationcenterStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottThis episode is sponsored by Needed >> 

Did you know that your thyroid plays a massive role in fertility? Today we unpack the thyroid with Dr. Hanisha Patel and dive into low thyroid function and how that impacts fertility, how to test your thyroid and see if you have an issue, including ruling out autoimmune causes. We discuss how stress impacts the thyroid and how to support that, the impact that thyroid has on men as well as women, the interconnectedness of thyroid and other conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and so much more. Without further ado, let's get started. More About Our Guest:Dr. Hanisha Patel, a published Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women's health, helps women to reverse their hormonal health issues, including PCOS, Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, and infertility, so they can live the life they desire without their health getting in the way. Having personally overcome autoimmune challenges from birth and achieving Mahan (Great) health through naturopathic medicine, she established Mahan Health, a virtual telehealth practice where she has supported hundreds of women. In her commitment to making holistic medicine more accessible and affordable, she has created the Mahan Membership program. This program embodies her accumulated expertise from 10 years of medical school and clinical practice, enabling others to experience the benefits of Mahan or Great Health themselves. Dr. Hanisha hosts a podcast, Mahan Health, where she engages in enlightening discussions with leading doctors of natural medicine. Furthermore, she has been featured in numerous podcast interviews, delivered dozens of live talks, and is a published author in the esteemed Townsend Letter. With a dedicated social media following of over 12k individuals, she consistently provides support and shares invaluable tips and tricks on achieving Mahan Health, empowering her audience to live the fulfilling lives they desire.Stay Connected With Our Guest:Dr. Hanisha Patel: https://mahanhealth.com/Instagram: @holistichanishaTikTok: @holistichanishaResources from this episode:Dr. Hanisha's It Takes Two: Ultimate Fertility ProgramDr. Hanisha's Mahan MembershipDr. Leah's Optimal Female Lab Ranges Free Guide Dr. Leah's Balance Your Hormones course Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress courseDr. Leah's Investigate Male Fertility courseDr. Leah's Fertility Formula Course BundleStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottThis episode is sponsored by Needed >>