Healthy As A Mother

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.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 #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

This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off Needed >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for  20% off Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private PartsMy Body! What I Say Goes!Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and RespectGood Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr.Stay 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 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: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Delve into the essentials of newborn care, from skin health to managing crying. Discover effective techniques for caring for the umbilical cord stump and recognize signs of infection. Learn about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact and how it nurtures the newborn bond. Explore reasons behind crying and calming techniques, including the use of baby carriers. Gain insights on handling common newborn challenges like gas and colic while empowering yourself with practical tips for a smoother transition into parenting.

In this discussion, Dr. Morgan MacDermott, a Naturopathic doctor and newborn specialist, shares her insights on essential newborn care. She clarifies what items new parents truly need and delves into the intricacies of newborn sleep patterns and feeding tips. The conversation highlights the importance of support during the 'fourth trimester' and navigating postpartum challenges. Dr. Morgan also covers breastfeeding pitfalls and safe pacifier use, offering practical strategies to ease early parenting struggles.

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: @morganmacdermottStay 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: @morganmacdermottStay 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: @morganmacdermottStay 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: @morganmacdermottStay 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: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott