Healthy As A Mother

In this episode we unpack why sperm matter, the important role of male fertility, and how it’s drastically declining. We break down how sperm are made, what can impact them, and what practical steps you, or your partner can do to optimize sperm, improve fertility outcomes, and change the trajectory of your future children's health. This topic is very near and dear to my heart as you will soon find out. Grab a pen and paper or get ready to add some notes to your phone, and let’s get started!   COURSES Sperm and Male Fertility Courses by Dr. Leah on Womanhood Wellness at www.womanhoodwellness.com/sperm   DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/  Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/     RESOURCES The Countdown Book Research article on declining sperm counts    Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Get ready because this is one of my favorite topics of all time. Consider this episode a mini crash course in birth, discussing things like what triggers labor to begin, and how it all starts, what exactly is happening inside your body and with your important labor hormones, and how we can use this understanding to “bio hack” your birth experience to support positive outcomes. We discuss the types of things that can cause birth to stall out, why contractions hurt and how to reduce that pain, and the INCREDIBLE things that happen inside your baby’s body when they take their first breath. Thank you for being here, now let’s dive in!   The Doctor's Websites  Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/    Resources Mentioned  BOOK: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley  HERE BOOK: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin HERE BOOK: Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read  HERE More information about the midwife and teacher, Whapio https://thematrona.com/ http://www.birthinginstincts.com/reteach-breech https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/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 packed full of everything you need for the preconception or prior to pregnancy season. We talk about it all from the moment you decide to get off birth control all the way to the time you were actually trying to conceive. We share practical tips on setting your body up for success, using nutrition and sleep, removing toxins, practicing stress management, the healing power of nature. And we even talk about your partner's role. You may want to grab a pen and paper for this one. The Doctor's Websites Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/  Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

In this juicy episode, we go over the origin of birth control and its history so you can understand this fully. Then we dive into what exactly birth control is doing to your body and why birth control periods are not REAL periods. We discussed why birth control is often prescribed and why it shouldn't be used as a catchall for women's hormonal imbalances. Learn, what you can do to support your body on and off birth control to protect your hormones and preserve your fertility. Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/  Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/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, we discuss the unfortunate realities of the modern industrialized birth system, how it is not conducive to supporting the physiology of labor, and how this means real, tangible, poor outcomes for mothers and babies. We break down due dates, unnecessary interventions, inductions, cesareans, and the tenants of physiological labor that are generally unsupported in the most hospital systems today. This is what happens when individualized care isn't the standard, and we break down several trap points for women to become aware of, and. We hope you learn a lot and come out feeling more empowered than ever. Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com  Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ 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 an introduction to Season 1 of the Healthy As A Mother Podcast. We tell the story of how we met and became college roommates, medical school study buddies, and now mom friend besties and co-hosts. We share our passions for women’s health, motherhood, and our own struggles behind why we do what we do. It will feel like you are sitting on the couch right there with us, so let’s get started! Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com  Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com  Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/  Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott