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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
- Episode 20, Hear From a German Citizen and Midwife on Prenatal and Postnatal Care
- Episode 17, A Canadian Mom Shares her Experience with Midwife Care and Universal Healthcare
- Episode 16, What We Can Learn From Other Cultures in How They Treat Postpartum Women ft. Tracey Agnese, MD
- Episode 14, An American Mom Living Abroad in Germany Compares her Birth Experience, Postpartum Care, COVID Regulations, and Difference in Schooling
Connect with Lynzy:
- Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine
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Questions:
- What was your transition from sports medicine physician to motherhood like?
- What does the ideal situation look like for a postpartum mom?
- How can we support mothers more?
- What are some of the things you experienced during pregnancy or afterward that you wish somebody had sat down and informed you about?
- How can we provide more help and education to people in a way that is innovative?
