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! 

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Resources From This Episode:

• Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Course
• EBB Article: Due Dates
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr Ari Calhoun

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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!

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Resources From This Episode:

• Sonia's Website
• Sonia on Instagram
• Sonia's Free Masterclass
• Sonia's Coaching Programs
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula program
• Loving What Is Book
• Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself  Book

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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. 

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Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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:
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Resources From This Episode:

• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program
• “Moldy Movie" Documentary
• Dr. 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 Home
• Mold Masterclass
• National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

Connect With Our Guest:

• Instagram: @drleslieblack
• Website: www.drleslieblack.com

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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! 

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Resources From This Episode:

• Lucy's Books:
• LUCY LIBIDO SAYS... THERE'S AN OIL FOR THAT
• BETSY BOSOM'S BABY BOOK
• Lucy's Healthy Hormone Hub Membership
• Lucy's Oil Bundles
• Lucy Libido on Instagram
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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!

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Resources From This Episode:

• Mamastefit.com
• Mamastefit Instagram
• Book: Training for Two by Gina Conley
• Mamastefit Prenatal Fitness Programs 
• Free Birth Prep Circuit

Other Episodes Mentioned In This Episode:

• Healthy as a Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPT

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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!

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Resources From This Episode:

• Books about home birth for children: Amazon list
• Instagram accounts to find birth videos:
  • @monetnicolebirths
  • @badassmotherbirther
  • @homesweethomebirth
• Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Course

Other Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:

• Episode #85 Body Safety and Talking to Your Kids About Sex
• Episode #59 Adding More Children to Your Family: Considerations + Tips

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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:

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Resources From This Episode:

• Dr. Leah's Lumebox Redlight 
• Breathe by James Nestor
• Cell Core Detox 
• Preconception Labs To Run
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula
• Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call
• Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series

Other 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 Story

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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:
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Resources From This Episode:

• Healthy As A Mother Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott
• Care Messer
  • Instagram
  • Website
• Megan Doyle
  • Instagram
  • Website
• Family Seasons for CST for babies
• Dr Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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:
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Resources From This Episode:

• Aphrodite Fertility Website (Now booking Saturdays)
• Aphrodite Acupuncture Fertility Program
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @morganmacdermott