Healthy As A Mother

Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon

Healthy as a Mother, the podcast for becoming and being a mother, with your cohosts Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors who get it. Each week we teach you how to be the healthiest mother you can be - from fertility and preconception, to pregnancy and birth prep, through postpartum and throughout motherhood - empowering you with the natural health guidance and education you’re not getting elsewhere, so you can confidently navigate the broken system at large. The real, the raw, the un-talked about.

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#87: Gestational Diabetes Part 1 with Lily Nichols

Healthy As A Mother

11/20/24 • 76 min

This episode is part 1 of an interview all about gestational diabetes with registered dietitian and well-known author, Lily Nichols. We discuss the ins and outs of how pregnancy metabolism changes insulin function and levels, and what happens when this process results in elevated blood sugar levels over time. We discuss risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, prevention, early screening that should be taking place but is not, lab lists, the risks to the baby if the mom's blood sugar continues to stay elevated, and the problems with certain testing methods. We also go on an all-too-important rant about vitamin D3 supplementation that you'll not want to miss. Be sure to check out part 2 next week as well - and now let's jump in!

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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Learn more from Lily Nichols:
- Website - www.lilynicholsrdn.com
- Instagram - @lilynicholsrdn
- Lily's Books
- Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
- Lily's article on Vitamin D and Pregnancy
Order micronutrient testing via Dr. Leah's website
Healthy as a Mother episode discussing blood sugar more: #78 Lifestyle Hacks of Hormone Balancing
Dr. Morgan's Immune Wellness for the Pregnant or Nursing Mother Course

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

#42: Dr. Morgan's 4th Home Birth Story

Healthy As A Mother

11/09/23 • 100 min

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!

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Doctor's Websites:

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/

Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/

#41: Mitochondrial Health for Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles

Healthy As A Mother

11/02/23 • 37 min

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!

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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/

#39: Supporting the Emotional Aspect of the Fertility Journey

Healthy As A Mother

10/18/23 • 52 min

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/

#19: Dr. Morgan's Three Home Birth Stories

Healthy As A Mother

05/10/23 • 74 min

Story time! Come along with me as I walk you through my first three home birth stories, and how I plan to prep for my FOURTH birth set for late October. I've had a variety of experiences, and learned new lessons each time. From a long arduous back labor to a very quick and shocking fetal ejection reflex birth, to then the middle-ground goldilocks 12 hour labor and my first water birth - you'll be sure to laugh alongside Dr. Leah and I through this one! Let's go!

DOCTOR'S WEBSITES

Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/

Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com

Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/

#15: Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low Libido

Healthy As A Mother

03/29/23 • 46 min

Today we are discussing one of the hottest topics we talk about: low libido, aka low sex drive. What is low libido? How much sex is normal? What factors affect it? What to do if you "Want to Want It, But Don't?" What can you do to boost your sex drive? We answer all of this and more in this episode. You do NOT want to miss this one, so grab a nice cup of tea and curl up to listen as we share the low-down on low libido.

Dr. Leah's course: The Libido Code

DOCTOR'S WEBSITES

Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/

Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com

Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/

#11: Postpartum Sex: What to Expect and How To Improve It

Healthy As A Mother

03/01/23 • 49 min

This is a juicy episode, so get ready. We are talking all about postpartum sex, how things can change after baby, what to expect, what to share with your partner about those changes, and what to do to support yourself in this season. On this podcast we like to talk about the real, the raw, and the un-talked about, and this is no exception. So here we go!

DOCTOR'S WEBSITES

Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/

Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com

Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/

RESOURCES

Favorite non-toxic lube

Favorite clitoral stimulator

San Diego Pelvic PT - Lauren from Thrive PT

#82: All About Newborns Part 1

Healthy As A Mother

10/16/24 • 66 min

Today Dr Leah interviewed Dr. Morgan all about newborns! As she is about to have her second baby, she needs a refresher on what to expect with a brand-new baby. For any of you first-time moms or even subsequent mommies, you do not want to miss this one. We dive into the items you truly need, newborn sleep, and newborn feeding, which are all such big topics they probably each need their own episode. Dr. Morgan's knowledge and wisdom are pure gold. Hopefully, you find it invaluable too! We will have a part two where we go into even more topics on newborns so keep an eye out for that next week!
This episode is sponsored by:
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Resources From This Episode:

Non-sleep deep rest on YouTube
Growing up Bebe book about parenting like the French
Baby Delight bedside bassinet
Frida baby nail clipper
@Cosleepy Instagram - Check out "Chest Sleeping" highlight
Safe Sleep Seven - Principles for co-sleeping
Wonder Weeks app for baby's developmental leaps
Healthy As A Mother Episode #10: Breastfeeding: What To Know Before Your Baby Is Born
Healthy As A Mother Episode #12: A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties

#68: Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols

Healthy As A Mother

07/10/24 • 90 min

What should we be eating to boost our fertility? Today we unpack all things food and fertility with Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and popular author of the book: Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols. Lily and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, teamed up to write the brand new book, Real Food for Fertility and we talk about what to eat for female and male fertility, what's wrong with the Mediterranean diet diet, some of the things that surprised her during her research, and so much more! Let's dive right in!

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Stay Connected With Our Guest:

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionR, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally.

https://lilynicholsrdn.com

https://realfoodforfertility.com/
Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn

Stay Connected With Us:

Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com

Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother

Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Instagram: @drleahgordon

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

Instagram: @morganmacdermott

#93: Dr. Leah's Postpartum & Dr. Morgan's Preconception Care

Healthy As A Mother

01/01/25 • 86 min

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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FAQ

How many episodes does Healthy As A Mother have?

Healthy As A Mother currently has 94 episodes available.

What topics does Healthy As A Mother cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Fertility, Women, Pregnancy, Wellness, Podcasts, Health and Birth.

What is the most popular episode on Healthy As A Mother?

The episode title '#54: Potty Training 101: What You Need to Know' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Healthy As A Mother?

The average episode length on Healthy As A Mother is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of Healthy As A Mother released?

Episodes of Healthy As A Mother are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Healthy As A Mother?

The first episode of Healthy As A Mother was released on Jan 8, 2023.

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