Healthy As A Mother

Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Part 2 is here! In episode #43 we discussed sleeping and resting during the postpartum season, so in today's episode we are talking all about breastfeeding and postpartum nutrition. On breastfeeding, we break down the theories on the causes of oral ties, pacifiers for breastfed babies, pumping schedules, and reflux. We then discuss the importance of postpartum nutrition, what types of food to prioritize, how to set up a meal train, and more! This is a real and raw look inside of the beautiful, yet challenging postpartum phase of a mother! Listen in!   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Needed's Prenatal - Check it out HERE Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order Dr. Morgan's FREE Postpartum Planning Guide HERE Episode #12 - A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties Episode #43 - Dr. Morgan's Postpartum: On Sleeping and Resting   FOLLOW US HERE: Dr. Morgan: Website | Instagram  Dr. Leah: Website | Instagram  Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

The holidays are upon us and if you are trying to conceive, this episode is for you! I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant all about navigating the complex emotions that can come up during the holidays. If you are feeling grief and anger seeing other pregnancy announcements, feeling devastated at the thought that you don't have a baby for the holidays, or you are navigating the various emotions that can arise during social and family gatherings, you do not want to miss this. Even if you aren't trying to conceive, the framework that Sadie shares with us is invaluable to all of us because we are all navigating relationships and feelings around the holidays. So without further ado, let's get started.Resources:Needed's Egg Support Product- HERE  - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order! CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility FormulaSadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.comFollow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealingStay 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 packed full of health tips for navigating the holidays when you are trying to conceive! The holidays often bring many events and circumstances that aren't always in alignment with optimal health and fertility, such as drinking alcohol, over-indulging on desserts and treats, traveling, being stressed, and navigating toxin exposures while traveling or staying at other people's homes, just to name a few. Today I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant, and we discussed how to make better choices while still enjoying yourself, how to navigate choosing different behaviors than you have in the past, and how to have difficult conversations if they are necessary. This episode really applies to all of us as we move into the holiday season, however, if you dream of having a baby soon or someday, this is especially important. Let's dive right in!Resources From This Episode:Needed's Immune Support- HERE - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order! CLICK HERE to get access to the Womanhood Wellness Hormone & Fertility Holiday Gift Guide!CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility FormulaSadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.comFollow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealingStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

We shared Dr. Morgan's fourth home birth story in episode #42, and now here we are going over questions you all had about her postpartum in regards to newborn sleep as well as managing an extended postpartum lie-in period. We talk about how and why Sunny sleeps on her stomach, how she handles the rough nights, and how her husband and her split nighttime baby care...or not. Then we dive into what a postpartum lie in rest period looks like - how many days, how to plan expectations with family and friends, if she has mom guilt about her lack of involvement with her other kids - and spoiler alert, she does. A lot. Hear all about it here in this part 1 of 2 series - lets go!   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Needed's Prenatal - Check it out HERE  Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order Dr. Morgan's Freebie: Postpartum Planning Guide HERE Podcast episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPT Podcast episode #36: All About Cesareans: Prevention, Planning, and Healing Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

It's birth story time! I'm about 11 days postpartum and feeling strong and good and I want to tell you this story before I forget it. So Dr. Leah and I are going to go through the entire birth process, which is a long one, of my 4th baby and 4th home birth. We also took some questions from Instagram. I'm so excited to share this with you and photos coming soon! Stay tuned! Needed Prenatal - our Favorite! Check out our favorite prenatal for before, during, and after pregnancy from Needed. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order HERE.  Doctor's Websites: Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comIG: 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

Did you know that there is a key part of egg cells and sperm that can greatly impact egg quality, sperm quality, conception potential, miscarriage risk, and outcomes for mom and baby? They are called the mitochondria and to say it simply...they are really important. The coolest thing is there is so much that we can do to optimize and improve our mitochondria. On the podcast episode today, I interview Dr. Kalea Wattles, a naturopathic doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner who specializes in fertility and the mitochondria. She walks us through what they are, how they impact fertility and our overall health, and gives us actionable steps we can start doing today to optimize them!   Needed's Egg Quality Support  Check out Needed's Egg Quality Support supplement to support your mitochondria here. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order!    Dr. Kalea Wattles Information Website: https://drkaleawattles.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/functionalfertility/    Dr. Leah's Information Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com 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

Waiting is a major part of the experience of becoming a mother, yet we rarely talk about it or give it the attention it deserves. From the two-week wait while trying to conceive, to the waiting for your chance of becoming pregnant after months and months of trying, to the waiting for a new treatment or change to impact your fertility, to the waiting for your baby to grow in the 9-10 months of pregnancy, to the challenging wait for baby to arrive as you pass your due date...becoming a mother can involve a lot of....waiting. Dr. Morgan and I break this down and share our own experiences of being in the current throws of waiting...her, waiting for her baby to come as she is now past her due date, and me, waiting to conceive via IVF, a process that has been pushed back almost 8 months due to various factors. I share the wisdom I have learned from years and years of waiting along our fertility journey, and we share some golden nuggets you don't want to miss. Let's dive right in!   Check out our favorite products including the Immune Support by Needed here. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.   Doctor's Websites:   Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/   Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com 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

Navigating fertility and infertility can be incredibly emotional and challenging. This is where fertility coaching comes in. Today's episode is full of practical steps, wisdom, hope, and a key aspect of fertility that I wish every woman and couple was aware of along their fertility journey. Whether you are just starting your conception journey, have experienced losses, or have been trying to conceive for months or years, my interview with Elizabeth King is for you. We dive into the subconscious mind and how to truly heal and support yourself as you journey toward motherhood.   Guest Resources:   Elizabeth King Website: https://www.elizabethking.com/  Elizabeth King IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialelizabethking/    Doctor's Websites:   Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/   Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com 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

This week we reap the expert advice of guest Jill Geesinger, certified professional homeopath specializing in the world of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. She teaches us the top 5 remedies she recommends to have on hand during birth to ensure things progress smoothly and appropriately, and her top 3 remedies for a solid postpartum recovery. We discuss how homeopathics work, who can take them and when and how, proper storage, and ways to know they're working well. Homeopathy is a gentle, supportive, effective, and safe way to support your entire motherhood experience, so let's go ahead and start learning! SHOW NOTES: More on how to reach and learn from Jill:https://herhomeopathy.ca/https://www.instagram.com/herhomeopathy Order Prenatal Supplements from Needed and  save 20% using code HealthyMother!The remedies mentioned for birth:Arnica montana 200CCaulophyllum thalictroides 200CGelsemium sempervirens 200CAconitum napellus / Aconite 200CKali carbonicum 200CCell salts mentioned: Magnesia phosphorica 6X and Kali phosphoricum 6XThe remedies mentioned for postpartum:Belladonna 30C or 200CBryonia 30C or 200CPhytolacca decandra 30C or 200C Dr. Elana Roumell's Birth Story using homeopathy throughout:  https://medschoolformoms.com/podcast/homeopathy-pregnancy-labor-postpartum-gabrielle-traub/ Morning sickness homeopathic remedies and naturopathic principles post Jill and Dr. Morgan created together: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/?img_index=1 Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

If you were to say, "Dr. Leah, I want to have a baby. What are the first 6 things I should do?" I would respond exactly as I do in today's podcast episode. I highlight the first 6 things I would tell a woman to do as soon as the idea of a baby has entered her mind, but even if you have been trying to conceive for a while, these still apply. There are so many important things to do along the preconception and fertility journey, however, I shared some big-hitting ones and I think you will really enjoy how practical they are. I also share the exciting news that my Fertility Formula course is finally open for enrollment, so you can finally get the in-depth support so many of you have been asking me for on your journey toward motherhood! Without further ado, let's get started!   I am launching my Fertility Formula course, cart opens on October 5th and closes on the 13th. Learn more at www.womanhoodwellness.com/fertilityformula    Check out the Needed Prenatal and other supplement offerings here! Use code HealthyMother to save 20% off your first order!   Doctor's Websites:   Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/   Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com 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