Welcome back to part two with more education prep on things to think about for Postpartum. Today with Dr. Morgan, we're diving deep into a few things people miss when planning for postpartum life. We're covering the reality of hormone shifts, breastfeeding challenges, and mental health issues like baby blues and postpartum anxiety. She does not miss the importance of proper nutrition and rest and also shares how her husband handles his role during postpartum after each baby. The partner conversations and prep are not to be missed!

Dr. Morgan shares personal experiences and practical advice on how to navigate this intense period, adding in the support systems and resources that can make a world of difference.

Whether you're expecting or recently had a baby, this episode is packed with candid, real-talk advice aimed at preparing and empowering you for the postpartum journey. We want you to go in with what will be the best advice tailored just for your family. Hopefully this show will open up great conversations for you and your support team.

You can reach Dr. Morgan MacDermott at MilkMedicine.com. Her podcast with co host Dr. Leah is Healthy As A Mother, and can be found wherever you get your podcasts!

@morganmacdermott

Here's the episode Morgan mentioned where she interviewed her husband!

#63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U6BRfxgtIP5bJjQWKD4KZ?si=9c5e07ddec634fab

RESOURCES:

LAB LIST: CBC, CMP, ferritin, total iron, TIBC, iron saturation, TSH, free T3, free T4, total T3, total T4, TPO and TG antibodies, vitamin D3

Supplements mentioned: https://thisisneeded.com/?irpid=1111115&pwc=true

https://www.themilkmoon.com/products/restorativetonic

Postpartum Herbs: https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/collections/postpartum?tw_source=google

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In this episode, I am having Dr. Morgan back to really share as much info as possible to get your research inspired and moving for all things Breastfeeding!

I think what I have been seeing more and more over the years is a false sense of preparedness when it comes to breastfeeding preparedness. Parents are so focused on labor and delivery education that they skip breastfeeding due to time constraints or simply feeling like the education is not important. After all - haven't we been breastfeeding for thousands of years? How hard could it be?

Dr. Morgan Macdermott, is a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in perinatal women's health. There is so much to talk about when it comes to the importance of EARLY breastfeeding education and support. We cover common pitfalls new parents face, the significance of having a lactation consultant, and practical tips for breastfeeding success.

This is the first part of our two-part series, with the second part focusing on postpartum recovery and ongoing motherhood support. Dr. Morgan shares invaluable insights and real-life experiences to help get some terminology into your head and hopefully you will share this information with newly pregnant friends so they can be ahead of the game!

You can reach Dr. Morgan MacDermott at MilkMedicine.com. Her podcast with co host Dr. Leah is Healthy As A Mother, and can be found wherever you get your podcasts!

@morganmacdermott

https://milkmedicine.com/pregnancycall/

https://www.karingforpostpartum.com/breastfeeding-course

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Today on the podcast, we get to hear Kaitlyn's birth story. Kaitlyn, a doula and new mom, shares her emotional and practical experience of labor and delivery with us. Kaitlyn and her husband came through my Hypnobirthing series and proved that taking a class earlier than you think you should may be your intuition prompting you! She is also a masterful writer so this episode is a mixture of story and conversation!

She opens up about her initial denial as labor began and how that shadowed her experience. Kaitlyn's husband, Alex, played a crucial role in advocating for her and their baby, showing the importance of support and teamwork. We also talk about the importance of community support and postpartum preparation. Kaitlyn's raw recount of her journey allows room for the significance of letting go, trusting the process, and embracing the unexpected. Everyone's birth is different and even if we all prepare the same way - we learn and experience what we need, and it's usually unexpected.

Here's the link to the Protein Ball recipe Kaitlyn mentioned! https://share.google/5wq8YsSD6mFV0RRQe

⁣@yourdoulakaitlyn @move.nurture.grow

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