The Mature Momma Life

Today we will discuss the “Why”. Why is this space needed. Why do we need this tribe? Aren’t all Mommas built the same? Shouldn’t we just all figure it out as we go? Isn’t this life easy? Doesn’t everyone just breeze through pregnancy and childbirth. Super easy right?!?! Wrong. So I won’t get to far into the numbers because we have forever together right? So I can dive into those another day.

So if you’ve been living under a rock, you might not know that the Maternal Morbidity and Mortality rate in the United States is embarrassingly high. In a land where we have cars that run by electricity and Instapots that can cook frozen food in 15 minutes, we have thousands of women die during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Some of these deaths and injuries were preventable. The prevention is in the education. The prevention is recognizing bias. The prevention is in better access. The prevention is in having a strong advocate. The prevention is also in...dare I say it, calling out racism. All of these things combined will help to significantly decrease the mortality rates.

My why is simple, it’s because I want to save lives. I want to help keep you safe. I want us to all be safe.

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Come get comfy with the Mature Momma Life Podcast. A place where mommas who have experienced the ridiculously hilarious label of “Geriatric or Elderly Pregnancy” on their medical chart gather to share experiences, knowledge, and laughter. A place where you can come learn how to navigate the journey of becoming a mother and surviving motherhood. A place to gain knowledge to save your life and your sanity.

From the moment women pee on that stick and see a positive indicator, they are instantly in love with the ball of cell growing in their belly or someone else’s belly. I mean surrogacy is a thing. But how many of us really prepare ourselves before we start trying? How many of us as the hard questions with truthful answers? Do you even know what questions you should be asking yourself or those that take care of you?

If you’re trying for a pregnancy or not doing anything to prevent one you really need to ask yourself these questions. “Are you healthy enough to take on pregnancy” or “Is your hypertension under control” or “Are you on medications that could be harmful to you or the baby during pregnancy” or “Is your diabetes well controlled”. Another biggy that many of my patients don’t want to talk about is “will my weight play a significant role in my pregnancy, labor, and delivery”? And I'm not only talking about obesity. These are all questions that should be asked and answered before pregnancy. Yes, for most women, it’s exciting to get pregnant but Mommas, I want you to see it to the end. I want you to enjoy the Mature Momma life with your kids. As beautiful as pregnancy is, it can kill you if you’re not optimized to your best health. As one of my good friends recently said, “Pregnancy is like having one foot inside a grave”. Scary, but so true. Your body is so vulnerable. So many systems are stretched and challenged during those 40 weeks. Things can change so quickly and if you’re not optimized before pregnancy and monitored appropriately during pregnancy, you could lose your life.

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So ladies, this is gonna be one of those real conversations. You know one of those conversations that just goes over so much better with a glass of wine. But if you listen to podcast while driving like I do, then made a nice warm tea or coffee. No drinking and driving ladies! I know this is a podcast is primarily for women who have already been hazed into the wonderful life of Mature Momma hood. But I also know that we have women here that are trying to start their journey or want information for when they are ready to start. For some it's because you're waiting until your career is at a perfect spot or you're waiting for the perfect person or you have fears of judgment because you would be a single mother or because you are struggling with infertility. Many reasons as to why you don’t have a little person screaming “Momma” every 30 seconds. Today this podcast is going to be for the ladies who are struggling with the mindset or decision whether it’s the right time. Today I want you to see me as your girl that’s having a real heart to heart with you about some real ish. I might get all in your business. I might step on all of your toes, but know that’s coming from a place of love and want.

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Well you know I couldn’t start a podcast without giving introductions first. So who is your new best friend? My name is Sanlare Gordon, Dr. San, and I’m a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist (OB/GYN) by day and full time mature mom...really...all the time. Today we will talk about who I am, who's in my tribe, and why this tribe is for you.

This podcast is "who" you've been waiting on if you're a Momma in the 30+ club trying to survive pregnancy and Mommahood. So get comfy, turn the volume up and click play.