Episode #375: How to Prepare for Postpartum Like a Pro with Dr. Morgan MacDermott

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Pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood are not meant to be navigated alone. In this powerful episode, naturopathic doctor and mom of four Dr. Morgan MacDermott helps us understand why modern motherhood can feel so overwhelming and what we can do about it.

From navigating pregnancy and planning for birth to recovering during postpartum and beyond, Dr. Morgan offers a compassionate yet practical roadmap for mothers who want to feel supported, prepared and empowered. We explore the pitfalls of today’s fragmented support systems, how to reintroduce time-tested wisdom into your motherhood journey and why building a postpartum care team before birth changes everything.

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or considering motherhood, this episode is your invitation to slow down, get intentional and reclaim your confidence through community, preparation and self-trust.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Postpartum support planning for moms
Lactation consultant and newborn care tips
Ancient wisdom for modern birth
How to reduce birth trauma and anxiety
Building a motherhood care team before baby

Show Notes:

Learn more about Dr. MacDermott
Listen to the Healthy as a Mother Podcast
Sign up for The Immediate Postpartum Series
Follow @morganmacdermot on Instagram
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset,an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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This episode’s guest

Dr. Morgan is a rising leader in women’s reproductive health committed to helping modern mothers transform their daily struggles into stepping stones toward a more supported, balanced, and confident state of being.

As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and mother of four young children, Dr. Morgan MacDermott blends functional medical expertise, clinical skill, and first-hand experience to help women navigate wellness for themselves and their families.

She is the founder of Milk Medicine™, a comprehensive online community of educational resources guiding women through the many transitions of motherhood – from pregnancy, through birth, and throughout postpartum. Dr. Morgan co-hosts the Healthy as a Mother podcast with Dr. Leah Gordon, a weekly educational conversation around becoming and being a mother.

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