Motherhood Meets Medicine

As parents, we want our children to be able to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions. But in order to help our children develop their emotional intelligence, we must also continuously develop ours. I am joined today by Dr. Maiysha Clairborne who is sharing all about emotional intelligence and how we can support our children develop emotional fluency. Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is a Physic...

Discussing sex and sexual health is oftentimes seen as taboo and having discussions about these topics can be difficult. Many women may not have someone to talk to about their sexual health, low libido, or changes they’ve experienced postpartum. Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joining me today to talk about the importance of sex education and understanding your sexual health. Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is a board certifi...

Are you struggling to navigate the world of technology as a parent? Many parents find it a challenge to balance wanting their child to have access to educational resources and worrying about the potential negative effects of screen time. Today, Dr. Katie Davis is joining me to discuss how we can help our children use digital media in a meaningful and positive way. Dr. Katie Davis is an Associate P...

Although infertility and secondary infertility are quite common, it can be a very difficult subject for many women. Trying to conceive can be very stressful and emotional for those struggling on the journey. Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo is joining me to discuss infertility, secondary infertility, and ways to optimize fertility. Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo is a Double Board Certified Fertility Specialist curr...

As parents, we often worry if our kids are getting their nutritional needs met, what supplements we should be giving them, and what to do about picky eating. We try to find the best multivitamins and sneak veggies into foods in hopes that we are helping our children be as healthy as possible. Wendy Hunter, MD is joining me to share some insight on some common questions and concerns parents have wh...

Speech and language development can raise many questions for parents trying to figure out if their child is reaching milestones or if they may need extra support with their speech. This can cause parents a lot of worry and stress as they try to determine what is considered typical at different ages. Speech-Language pathologist Melissa Minney is joining me today to discuss common speech concerns pa...

As busy parents, it’s essential that we learn effective strategies to help our children navigate the different stages they go through and the challenges that arise at each stage. Whether our children are in kindergarten or about to enter middle school, we must help them to handle any difficulties they may encounter.  Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC, is a school counselor, author, and curriculum writer....

Ear infections are not uncommon in children but what can we do to prevent them? Do they always need to be treated with antibiotics? My guest today, Dr. Nicole Aaronson is discussing these topics and sharing her insight on ear infections in children. Dr. Nicole Aaronson is board certified in both otolaryngology and pediatric otolaryngology. She takes care of kids in the clinic, OR, and hospital set...

Tantrums. They are one of the most significant challenges that come with motherhood and they always seem to occur in the most inconvenient of times. So what in the world do you do to get your child and you through them without escalating the issue even more? We’ll be discussing this topic and more in today’s episode.  I’m joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist specializing in parenti...

Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of’ episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time! Today’s featured episode is an interview with Erin from Food Science Babe. If you ever get overwhelmed with grocery shopping and find it difficult to know if buying organic is actually worth it, th...

Routine dental care is crucial for maintaining dental health but it is even more important during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy makes you much more susceptible to swelling and bleeding of the gums and tooth decay. Dr. Fatima Robertson is joining me today to discuss dental care during and after pregnancy and what we can do to best take care of our teeth. Periodontist Dr. Fatima Robertson, of Allen...

Disclaimer: Today's episode will discuss child sexual abuse. Please turn off this episode and listen to a different one if this is something that you may struggle with or do not want to hear.   The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for children. It is alarming the amount of child sexual abuse content that is circulating the internet. So how can parents protect their children online? My...

What can we as parents do to support healthy attachment in our children? We want our children to have secure attachment in their relationships throughout their lives and know that the early years are vital to ensuring this. However, it often feels overwhelming when we are striving to get it perfect 100% of the time. But research says children still develop healthy secure attachment when we don’t g...

How can we teach our children what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like? So often we hear of people, women especially, who are in, or have been in, abusive relationships of some sort. As parents, we want to ensure that our children know what it means to be in healthy friendships and relationships and empower them to navigate relationships by teaching them the importance of boundaries.  To...

Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives and often, they don’t even realize the impact it is having on them and those around them. Spending hours scrolling, keeping up with what others are doing, and having information and opinions constantly in front of you can be incredibly draining in many ways.  Today, I am sharing my story of leaving social media along with the stories of ni...

The common method of treatment in the healthcare system is to look at what medicine the patient can take to help with their symptoms. However, in this watch and wait system, there are so many things that are skipped over that people could be doing that could get them to the point of not needing medication. Dr. Meg Mill is joining me today to discuss the importance of finding the root cause of heal...

Social media consumes so much time for so many of us. There are many benefits to social media but there are also many drawbacks, especially when it begins to affect family, our time management, and our mental health. Rachael Kincaid is joining me today to talk about how she decided it was time for her to leave social media after being active on it, and building a fairly large following, for nearly...

One in five children struggle with dyslexia but there is a huge gap in the support they need and the support that is being provided by most schools in the United States. In order for these students to get the support they need to be successful, changes need to be made within the education system starting with teacher prep programs. In this episode, Robin Zikmund is sharing her experiences as a mot...

At least one in ten children struggle with eczema and parents are often left wondering what the cause is and how to help. Eczema is multi dimensional and trying to determine the root cause of it in the individual can be more beneficial than just using a cream to reduce symptoms. Christa Biegler is joining us today to break down the relationship between the gut and skin conditions. Plus she shares...

There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to approach talking to your children about topics such as race, reproductive rights, and gender identity but these conversations are so important to have. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is joining us to talk about how parents can engage children in racial socialization and how they can have...

Many women have these wonderful ideas about how they will be as a parent. But oftentimes, once they become parents, they become lost in doing and being everything for the child and don’t take the time to fill their own cup.  In the United States especially, mothers are expected to give every ounce of their being to their children and to bounce back without adequate support after having a baby. Whe...

There are five pillars of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. These pillars have been identified by the science of reading as the essential skills our children need to develop to become successful and confident readers. Unfortunately, many schools are not focusing on all five of these important elements, and as a result, our kids are struggling...

What’s something that you wish someone had told you before having children? From challenges with breast feeding, to lack of sleep, to postpartum body insecurities, there are probably so many things that you felt unprepared for after giving birth. What’s normal? What’s not normal? It’s hard to know, especially when you have nothing to compare it to. We hear from doctors that everything looks good,...

Do you ever feel like a workout doesn’t “count” if cardio isn’t involved? We hear so much about the importance of strength training, but do you understand the ‘why’ behind it? As busy moms, we have limited time to cram everything into our days, including our workouts. If you’re wondering what kind of exercise you should be spending your limited time on, Kate Lemere is here to answer your questions...

Moms go through a lot after having children, both physically and mentally. The postpartum period often comes with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Too often, we go on with our day-to-day without taking care of our mental health. Between our career demands and household responsibilities, it just takes a back seat.  If you aren’t feeling like yourself, you may be wondering if you have ‘the baby blu...