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108. Filling the Postpartum Gap with Dr. Lara Morgan Lee

108. Filling the Postpartum Gap with Dr. Lara Morgan Lee

FromMotherhood Meets Medicine


108. Filling the Postpartum Gap with Dr. Lara Morgan Lee

FromMotherhood Meets Medicine

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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, and to just give it time, but that’s not enough. There is such a lack of support for moms in the United States, and our system is broken. We’re set up to struggle and it doesn’t have to be this way. 
Today I have Dr. Lara Morgan Lee on the podcast, and we’re talking all about these issues. Lara Morgan Lee, MD is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physician and former professional team doctor who after her own pregnancy and postpartum journey realized traditional medical care was simply put, failing mothers.
Leveraging her career experience with athletes she turned her focus to providing the education and empowerment one needs from expecting to years after baby. The vision is clear: bridge the gap to elevate the traditional way medicine is delivered for mothers the same way we care for athletes. 

In this episode we discuss:

Dr. Morgan’s journey working with mothers.

The link between athletes and mothers.

Being a martyr and what that looks like in motherhood.

The importance of educating mothers on what’s “normal” during pregnancy, birth, and after having children.

Changing the broken healthcare system by supporting mothers in innovative ways.


Resources:


Follow on Instagram: @sportsdrlara 

Dr. Morgan’s website


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Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to feeding babies to managing toddler tantrums. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 12 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Motherhood Life & Style Instagram account, @lynzyandco. This is where you'll have the chance to submit questions for guest experts.