Healthy As A Mother

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

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

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 Program Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Wes MacDermott, father of four, shares insights on fatherhood, gender roles, and communication in parenthood. He emphasizes the importance of dads being actively involved in child-rearing, managing expectations, and adapting to shifts in parenting styles. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of expanding a family, self-improvement, setting goals, and parenting as a team.

Our gut health impacts everything from our immune system, our mood, our hormones, and our ability to become pregnant, stay pregnant, and have a healthy baby. It is at the root of so many issues which is why we need to talk about it. In this episode, Dr Leah interviews naturopathic physician Dr. Kelsey Stang all about gut health and the microbiome in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Our gut health is so important for all of the stages of baby-making, and the microbiome plays a major role in its health. Dr. Kelsey shares what aspects of gut health are important to optimize before becoming pregnant, the role the microbiome plays, and how to support your gut before, during, and after pregnancy. This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Dr. Leah's Rebalance The Vaginal Microbiome Mini-CourseDr. Leah's Nurture Your Digestion & Gut Microbiome Mini-CourseUse code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off these courses!Stay Connected With Our Guest:Dr. Kelsey Stang: www.drkelseystang.com@drkelseystangDr. Kelsey's Free Functional Fertility ChecklistDr. Kelsey's Community Facebook group Stay Connected With Us:Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com@drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com@morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

It's time to introduce your baby to solids, and you haven't the foggiest idea where to start. Or maybe you're researching for the future and want to learn more about baby-led weaning. On today's show, Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Alyssa, founder of Thriving Foundations, an educational platform for parents to learn about this exact thing and more - a holistic approach to food introduction to your baby via the method of baby-led weaning. They discuss when to start solids, how to prepare foods with this method, what some ideal first foods might be, and then the hot topic item of introducing food allergens and how to tell the difference between an allergen and intolerance. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired and confident in feeding your baby with intention and as an important part of their overall health.This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 30% off all of Dr. Alyssa's courses!Holistic Baby-Led Weaning® courseHolistic Baby-Led Weaning FREE guideFirst Four Months of BLW guide (meal plan & recipes)Get on the waitlist for Dr. Morgan's next 6-Week Pregnancy Call HEREConnect with our guest, Dr. Alyssa:Instagram: @thrivingfoundationsWebstie: www.thrivingfoundations.orgStay Connected With Us:Dr. 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

What do we do when things get hard? Today we share our top tips on what we have done personally as we navigate the challenging times along the motherhood journey. From infertility through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and mothering our children, we are no strangers to difficult times. We each share our top three tips that we have found to be more effective for us, and we hope that through our raw and vulnerable shares, you can pull some wisdom or support for yourself, no matter what challenges you are navigating. Let's learn about what we do...when things get hard!This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress Mini-Course Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Planning for Partners Free GuidePractitioners to support emotional struggles, trauma, the nervous system, and beliefs: Elizabeth KingSadie AckermanTammera Logan Jennifer JacksonStay Connected With Us:Dr. 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

Are you thinking about adding more children to your family? Maybe you're planning for a certain age gap or trying to figure out if you're "done," or not. Maybe you're already pregnant and need advice on how to prepare your other children for a new baby. In this episode, we break down the myriad of factors to consider when deciding to add more children or not, what a subsequent pregnancy is like when you're taking care of other older children, how to prepare them for birth if they'll be present, and pro tips to aid in the integration of a new member of the family. This one is filled with practical advice - let's go!This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources from this episode:Respectful Parenting By Janet Lansbury podcast episode Stay Connected With Us:Dr. 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. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Do you experience painful periods? Are you struggling to conceive? Today Dr Leah interviews Dr. Kelsey Duncan all about endometriosis. We discuss what symptoms may make you suspect this condition that causes pain and can affect fertility. We talk about the complex world of endo from diagnosis difficulty to management, and which paths may be required for conception. She shares her favorite go-to tips for endo, and so much more! Without further ado, let's get started!How To Stay Connected with Our Guest, Kelsey Duncan:Apply to work with KelseyInstagram: @fertilityconfidencemethod  This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Stay Connected With Us:Dr. 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. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

We love deep-diving into various topics surrounding the journey into and throughout motherhood, not only because we have chosen women's reproductive and perinatal health as our medical specialties, but because we are mothers ourselves - going through this all right alongside you. This week we chat about Dr. Leah's early pregnancy symptoms and discuss the difficulties of pregnancy nausea, or "morning sickness," while also outlining several helpful strategies to try. She discusses how she's feeling overall, as well as her plans for this birth. Then Dr. Morgan details what it has been like coming out of the intensity of the early postpartum months, and how life is flowing with her fourth baby. Thank you for being with us on these journeys!This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy nausea posts, here and here.Dr. Homeo - Homeopathy blogDr. Leah's Joyful Eating Reset courseDr. Morgan's Reflux post, here.Stay Connected With Us:Dr. 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. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott