Healthy As A Mother

How in the world do you begin weaning your child, and when can you safely start? In this episode we talk in detail about factors to consider for night weaning and day weaning (because they are different), as well as my personal, yet also tried and true method of how to organize and approach the topic with your child in a way that respects their emotions AND respects the milk in your boobs so you're at less risk for clogged ducts or mastitis. We discuss weaning babies versus toddlers, whether or not you need to give them replacement milk, and explain the signs and symptoms of post weaning depression, which unfortunately is rarely talked about. We ALSO talk about trying to conceive while breastfeeding or throughout weaning, and share our maybe unpopular opinions about optimal age gaps between children. Here we go!

Additional notes:

THE SMOOTHIE recipe (to feed 3-4 people):

• 2 tablespoons seed mix: flax, hemp, chia
• 1 piece fresh fruit: banana or something similar
• 1-2 cups frozen organic berries 3-4 tablespoons nut butter or coconut mana, or the fat from canned coconut milk or 1/2 avocado for fat
• Several big handfuls of mixed greens or spinach (we freeze ours so it lasts longer)
• Protein powder if you wish (something clean like a pure grassfed whey, collagen, or pea protein if vegan is fine)
• Greens powder, like a super greens or super foods powder
• 1/2 the blender full of organic real orange juice (or not if you prefer)
• 1/2 the jug full of filtered water
• Blend well and keep adding liquid if it's too thick!

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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/

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This is the second part of a two-part series about VBAC, or, vaginal birth after cesarean. This episode highlights three very different VBAC birth stories so you can find inspiration in a variety of stories. With each birth, we discuss the progression and process between each woman's first birth, their prep for a VBAC, the things they did or resources they found helpful, and the VBAC birth story itself. We believe that hearing as many positive birth stories as possible is a beneficial part of preparing for our births, especially when preparing to do something different than we did the last time, no matter how it all happened. Packing our subconscious with the stories of women who have walked the path we want is powerful. In this episode, we have a planned hospital VBAC, a planned VBAC at home - called an HBAC, and a planned hospital VBAC that happened a little too quickly to get there.

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Resources from this episode:

• Join Dr. Morgan's ultimate motherhood prep course, the 6-Week Pregnancy Call
• The Birthing Instincts Podcast
• The VBAC Link Podcast
• Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
• Baby Got VBAC by Colleen Noon
• The Expectful app

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Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Instagram: @drleahgordon

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
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Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @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 Formula
• Sadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.com
• Follow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealing

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

In this episode, we tease out the many reasons for cesarean birth versus vaginal birth - some warranted and some the cause of an impatient modern medical system. We walk you through how to prepare for a cesarean if you know you are having one, and some tips for the quick moments before a potentially unplanned cesarean as well. Dr. Leah shares her unique perspective on her homebirth turned cesarean, and how a frameshift helped her find moments of peace in the OR. We discuss our top tips for thorough healing and recovery, with many practical tips and resources sprinkled throughout. We hope you find value in this episode, whether it's for your preparation or your emotional and physical healing afterwards. Let's dive in.

Resources From This Episode:

• Birth Documentary: The Business of Being Born
• Breech information via Dr. Stuart Fischbein http://www.birthinginstincts.com/breech-birth-information
• Breech Documentary: Heads Up
• Evidence Based Birth article on “big babies” https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/
• Dr. Leah’s Birth Story episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-home-birth-turned-c-section-dr-leahs-birth-story/id1663942916?i=1000613406262
• Magnesium types mentioned: Triple Mag by Vital Nutrients, Calm Powder by Natural Vitality
• Homeopathics for symptom management mentioned: Arnica montana 30C, Aconitum nappellus 30C, Ignatia amara 30C, Bellis perennis 30C, Carbo veg 30C
• Evivo probiotics great for cesarean born babies https://www.evivo.com/
• Klaire Labs ABX Support for post-antibiotic usage for mom
• Reverse pressure softening for engorgement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJYZrAG6cRA
• VBAC resources:
  • https://www.thevbaclink.com/
  • https://www.ican-online.org/
• Mental emotional processing / birth trauma resources
  • Rebirthing exercises https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/birth-reclaiming-ceremony/
  • Home Birth Cesarean book and the companion workbook, Healing from a Homebirth Cesarean
  • Body workers who are trauma informed and familiar with rebirthing for the baby

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

Potty training can feel so overwhelming, especially for first-time moms like Dr. Leah. She knew she needed to cross that bridge eventually, and she is so grateful that Dr. Morgan and her are best friends and she knows so much about it. Dr Morgan wanted to share everything Dr Leah needed to know about this process so they decided that instead of having a private conversation about it, they should record it and share it with you too! Whether you are a first-time mom navigating this season, already have kids but want to see what approach she recommends for your next child, or don't even have kids yet, this is an incredibly valuable episode where we talk all about the potty. Let's get started!

This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

Resources From The Episode:

Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki

Stay Connected With Us:

Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Instagram: @drleahgordon

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Disclaimer: 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.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @morganmacdermott