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

A man's fertility plays 50% of the role in conception and staying pregnant (yes, sperm issues can affect miscarriage too) yet there is so little support out there on how to evaluate male fertility. This is why we recorded today's episode, which are the top 10 tips on testing male fertility. We dive into how to test and when, the semen analysis, testing hormones, other markers, and so much more. This is an episode every woman, couple, and man should listen to who wants to be a parent someday.

This episode is sponsored by:
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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode #4 Preconception: What It Is and Why It Matters
• Episode #6 Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male Fertility
• Episode #35 Male-Factor Infertility: From a Man's Perspective with Mike Gordon
• Legacy Sperm testing (Use code DRLEAH to save 15%)
• Dr. Leah's free guide for semen analysis
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula program - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off!
• Total-Toxicity Panel Lab Test
• MicroGen DX lab for semen infections

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

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Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private Parts
My Body! What I Say Goes!
Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect
Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr.

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

Today, Dr. Leah interviews Kori Estrada, co-founder of the natural toothpaste company RiseWell. Kori shares her personal story with PCOS and navigating the IVF process to conceive. We discuss toxins and natural toothpaste and how they are not all created equal. We learned so much in the episode, and we can't wait for you to do so as well! Let's go!


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Resources In This Episode:

• Get Risewell today! Use code GORDON10 for 10% off!
• Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program
• Dr. Leah's Favorite Non-toxic Products Database

Stay Connected With Our Guest:

Website: Risewell
Instagram: @risewellco

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

We are talking all about newborns, part 2! In the second half of this exciting topic Dr. Morgan guides us through everything we need to know about newborn skin, crying and what to do about it, diaper and poop things, and baby first aid. This is part 2 of our newborn series so if you haven't listened to part 1 do so before or after this one! As always, Dr. Morgan is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and Dr Leah is so happy to have this as a resource for when her new baby is born very soon!

This episode is sponsored by:

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Resources From This Episode:

• Episode #82: All About Newborns Part 1
• Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Course
• Active Skin Repair for cleaning cords (Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for discount!)
• Free to Feed - food allergies in breastmilk

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

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

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

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. They talk all about our monthly cycles, how they are considered our fifth vital sign, and how we can use them as a form of birth control, before and even after pregnancy. We also discuss how cycle tracking and the fertility awareness method is a great choice to prevent pregnancy and help you conceive when you are ready, without the side effects or transition time of hormonal contraceptives.


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Resources From This Episode:

• Lisa's Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program
• Lisa's Free E-Book for practitioners "How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws at You"
• Dr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini-Course

Stay Connected With Lisa:
Website: https://www.fertilityfriday.com
Instagram - @fertilityfriday

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

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

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for pregnancy and parenthood! We get a lot of questions about what people can be doing ahead of time no matter where they are in their journey. We authentically break down what we think about what things and what steps we can take to prepare for the pregnancy season and new parenting season as an individual or couple. This is a really great, juicy episode so I can’t wait for you to get started!


This episode is sponsored by:

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Resources From This Episode:

• Podcast Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott
• Non-Violent Communication book
• Attachment Styles Blog
• Meet Me in the Middle: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Balance - Wellness Mama interview with Gary Vee
• Dr. Leah's Recommended Healers and Practitioners
• Dr Leah's Recommended Subconscious Therapies
• Serial Podcast

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

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