Healthy As A Mother

Birth Control & the War on Female Biology: How We Learned to Suppress the Menstrual Cycle | #182

What happens when we stop viewing the menstrual cycle as an essential part of female biology and start treating it as something to suppress? In this episode, Dr. Leah Gor

ADHD in Motherhood: How Hormones, Pregnancy & Postpartum Affect Your Brain with Dr. Carrie McMillin | #181

ADHD can look very different in women and motherhood: hormonal shifts, pregnancy, and postpartum can dramatically change how those symptoms show up. In this episode, we’r

Are IVF Babies Less Healthy? What the Research Really Shows | #180

In this episode of Healthy As A Mother, Leah and Morgan unpack one of the biggest fears many women have when considering IVF: Are IVF babies less healthy? They explore wh

Dr. Morgan's Fifth Home Birth Story | #179

Dr. Morgan is back with her fifth baby, and this time, she's sharing the full, unfiltered story of her fifth home birth. From going past her due date and days of early co

Trying to Conceive Is Affecting Your Relationship? How to Stay Connected Through Fertility Struggles | #178

Trying to conceive can affect so much more than your fertility. It can change your sex life, create resentment, bring old trauma and insecurities to the surface, and leav

Raising 6 Kids, Running a Business & Staying Nourished | Alysa Seeland of FOND Regenerative | #177

When Alysa Seeland's health began falling apart after the birth of her first baby, she was told she would likely need surgery and was left searching for answers. Instead,

What Every Female Founder Needs to Know Before Getting Pregnant with Natalie Samson | #176

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, already pregnant, or simply dreaming about becoming a mother one day, this episode explores a topic that rarely gets discussed

Hyperemesis Gravidarum 101: Why Severe Pregnancy Sickness Can Become Life-Threatening | #175

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than morning sickness. In this episode, we break down the science behind severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting, including how it's

Mini IVF vs Traditional IVF: A Personalized Fertility Approach with Dr. Lyndon Chang | #174

If you've been told IVF is your only option, or you've already gone through failed IVF cycles, this episode may completely change the way you think about fertility treatm

Baby Registry Supplies: What's in My Postpartum Cart | #173

Preparing for postpartum doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Morgan shares everything she's putting in her postpartum cart as she prepares for baby numb

The Hidden Signs of Endometriosis: Infertility, Painful Periods & What Actually Helps with Cindy Dabrowska | #172

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet many spend years searching for answers before receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, Leah sits down with endometrio

Hospital Transfer During Birth: Why It Happens, What to Expect & How to Stay Empowered | #171

Planning a home birth or birth center birth? While most out-of-hospital births go as planned, hospital transfers are more common than many families realize. In this episo

Low Progesterone & Fertility: Luteal Phase Defects, Miscarriage Risk + Natural Hormone Support with Sophia Pavia | #170

Progesterone is one of the most important hormones for fertility, healthy ovulation, and sustaining early pregnancy, yet so many women are never taught how it actually wo

Home Birth 101, Part 2: Midwives, Transfers, Cost, Prep + What Actually Happens During a Home Birth | #169

What actually happens during a home birth? In part two of this Home Birth 101 conversation, Dr. Morgan walks through what makes home birth safe, the role of midwives, wh

Home Birth 101, Part 1: Is Home Birth Safe? Research, Risks, Myths + Who It’s For | #168

Thinking about a home birth but unsure whether it’s actually safe? In part one of this Home Birth 101 series, Dr. Morgan breaks down the biggest myths around home birth,

Pregnancy, Purpose & Unexpected Challenges | #167

In this candid life update, Leah and Morgan share the highs, lows, and unexpected twists they've been navigating behind the scenes. Leah opens up about the emotional we

Trying to Conceive After a C-Section: Scar Tissue, VBACs, Fertility & Healing | #166

Getting pregnant again after a C-section comes with unique physical, emotional, and hormonal considerations that many women are never told about. In this episode, we brea

Tongue Ties in Babies: Is Your Baby Just Tight or Truly Tied? with Lynnelle King | #165

Tongue ties are one of the most misunderstood topics in infant feeding and airway health and many parents are left confused, dismissed, or unsure what to do next. In thi

Women’s Hormones, Feminine Power & Nervous System Healing with Samantha Hadadi | #164

What if hormone imbalances aren’t just physical? In this episode, we sit down with women’s health and hormone coach Sam “The Hormone Goddess” to explore the deeper emoti

Birth Mindset for Unmedicated Birth: Practical Tips & What Actually Matters | #163

Birth preparation is often focused on the physical side of labor, including breathing techniques, birth positions, and what to expect during delivery. But for many women