No woman or couple should ever experience a pregnancy loss, yet sadly it happens in 1 in 4 pregnancies. Today we break down 8 overarching root-cause reasons that can lead to one or multiple losses. We are highlighting many different situations that can occur within those 8 root causes so this episode feels almost like a masterclass on pregnancy loss. If you are looking for answers beyond what you are getting, or you want to know what to do to prevent a loss along your fertility journey potentially, this episode is for you.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone
• Episode #70: PCOS, Mold and Avoiding IVF
• Episode #113: Breastfeeding and Trying To Conceive
• Dr Leah's Free Lab Ranges guide
• Dr. Leah's Pregnancy Loss Guide
• Womanhood Wellness Labs
• Womanhood Wellness Membership Waitlist
• Book: Is Your Body Baby-Friendly?
• Sperm test: Legacy
• Golden Genetics - Natalie for Genetic Counseling 

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Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @morganmacdermott

In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews perinatal mental health therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Beth Warren on the topic of how past trauma, specifically sexual or reproductive trauma can affect and trigger women when they enter the process of motherhood - from pregnancy through postpartum. She outlines the various obvious and subtle ways this period can cause survivors to relive aspects of their trauma - and what they can do to abate these effects. From understanding the what and why, to developing a true trauma-informed birth team- this is an important topic not often brought to light and I'm honored to be bringing further awareness for how survivors can educate and empower themselves so this experience is the best it can be.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Beth's Website: https://bethanywarrenlcsw.com/
• Beth's books:
  • Healing From Reproductive Trauma, by Bethany Warren https://amzn.to/4iFkd9L
  • The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook: The Guide to Surviving Your Emotions When Having a Baby https://amzn.to/4cSeHix
• Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanywarrenlcsw
• Download the Expectful app: https://expectful.com/

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Instagram: @morganmacdermott

In today's episode, Dr. Leah interviews Janne Robinson, a poet, author, coach, all about truth. She shares her story and how it led her to her truth. She shares why truth is her passion, and why she loves helping people find theirs. This is an intimate and inspiring episode, so let's get going. 

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Resources From This Episode:

• Meet Yourself in Truth - Free Event - Application

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Trying to get pregnant again while still breastfeeding is something Dr. Morgan gets asked about SO often - so we decided to dedicate a whole episode to the topic. There's a lot to understand about the way lactational physiology differs from fertile or pregnant physiology - and we must understand the hormonal and metabolic interplay to make meaningful and effective changes that can increase our chances of pregnancy while nursing. We hope this clears up some confusion and helps give a guiding path to how you can grow your family while still nursing others- in a healthful way for you AND baby.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone
• Episode #53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. Aumatma

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

Today on the podcast, Dr. Leah discusses Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, gut healing, and nutrition without super strict restrictive diets with Alison Marras. She shares her incredible story and how healing the nervous system is a key to thriving, whether you simply want to feel better, trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or rocking the mom life. We love Alison's approach and perspective and we think you will too! So let's get started! 

Resources From This Episode: 

• Connect with Alison:
  Instagram: [@foodbymars]
  Website: [foodbymars.com]
• The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook: [link]
• Free 20-min. Meal Prep Guide: [link]
• Free Nourishing Meal Plan Bot: [link]

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

Colic is something we hope you never experience as a parent, but in case you're there or you're just preparing for the possibility - in this episode Dr. Morgan interviews pediatric naturopathic doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell, to discuss the top 5 causes of infant colic and what we can do about it. She leads us from head to stomach - discussing some of the common root causes that may contribute to the incessant crying that comes with a colic diagnosis. 

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Resources From This Episode:

• Follow Dr. Elana on Instagram @drelanaroumell
• Listen to Dr. Elana's podcast: The Doctor Mom Podcast
• Visit Dr. Elana's Website
• Get 50% off Dr. Elana's Membership: use code HEALTHYMOTHER
• Holle Infant Goat Formula
• Biogaia protectis for L. Rheuteri
• Nat Phos 6x and

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Instagram: @morganmacdermott

We’re back with Season 8 of Healthy As A Mother! And we’re kicking things off the way we always do—with a raw and honest life update from both of us. In this episode, Dr. Leah shares what it’s really been like navigating the postpartum season with baby number two—nearly five months in. From juggling work with motherhood to the unexpected emotional and physical challenges that come with healing and adjusting, she opens up about the realities behind the scenes. Dr. Morgan fills us in on her husband’s new job, the impact it’s had on their family dynamic, navigating childcare, kids' sports schedules, and the beautiful chaos of it all. This is one of those episodes that feels like you’re listening in on a heart-to-heart phone call between two best friends—because you are. So come catch up with us as we kick off Season 8 with a dose of real-life motherhood.

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Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Vaccines are a trending topic for many valid reasons at this moment, so we wanted to invite Dr. Joel Gator Warsh to talk to us today about his perspectives and experiences as an integrative medicine pediatrician in LA and author of his new book called Between a Shot and a Hard Place. Dr. Gator and Dr. Morgan discuss the factors leading to declining vaccination rates and what contributes to parental vaccine hesitancy. We talk about the types of safety and long-term data collection studies he would like to see, and the current difficulty of talking about nuance and individuality in today's medical culture. We talk about alternative schedules, vitamin K, and more.

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Resources From This Episode: 

• Pre-Order Dr. Joel Gator's New Book: Between A Shot and A Hard Place
• Dr. Joel Gator's Parenting Masterclass Platform: Raising Amazing
• Follow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram: @drjoelgator
• Follow Dr. Joel Gator on X: @drjoelgator
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #52: Vaccines From A Neurodevelopment Perspective with Dr. Ari Calhoun

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

In this episode, Dr Leah interviews Sophia Pavia, the TTC Nutritionist, about her own recent personal experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This condition is life-threatening and although many don't know about it, it's more common than you would think. She shares the unexpected diagnosis, why it happened, what she went through, and advice for any woman to hopefully prevent it or what to do if you suspect it or have gone through it. 

Trigger warning: We do mention the loss of her baby during this experience, so just know that in case you need to protect your heart at this time. 

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Resources From This Episode:

• Sophia's podcast: Food, Freedom and Fertility
• Sophia's Website
• Follow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionist
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

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Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Today on the podcast, Arianna Alloway talks about having a big family and the various dynamics around structuring their life to make it all work. Arianna is "Oh that hippie mom is lots of kids" on Instagram, and she's been a favorite motherhood account for Dr. Morgan for many years. She just had her NINTH child, and so she offers us wisdom from her lived experience on many topics today, like listening for a feeling your babies before they come in (also known as spirit babies), how she and her husband decided to add more each time, their vasectomy reversal story, postpartum mental health factors, how to deal with the judgement of family/friends and strangers about having many children, the logistics of bedrooms/cars/chores etc, and some advice around sibling dynamics.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Follow Arianna on Instagram: @oh_thathippiemomwlotsofkids 
• Spirit Babies by Walter Mackichen Book
• Arianna's Podcast The Hum of Home: Spirit Baby Connection and Communication Episode
• Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth Book
• Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk Podcast Episode

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Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Instagram: @morganmacdermott