#242: Male Infertility with Dr. Leah Gordon from Needed

Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Leah Gordon, Naturopathic Doctor and Founding Medical Advisor for Needed.  In this episode, Dr. Leah shared her 7-year infertility journey and how male infertility quickly became her passion as she was navigating her own fertility journey. Recently pregnant, Dr. Leah has many success stories to share including the nutrients she gave her husband which made a dramatic difference in his overall health and wellness.  They discussed the new line of male supplements Dr. Leah helped formulate for our podcast partner, Needed, and why a male prenatal along with other nutrients are so NEEDED for optimal conception! They are big believers in high-quality nutrients before, during, and after pregnancy for mom and after this episode, you’ll learn why they also highly recommend men to start high-quality nutrients well before conception as well! Their friends over at Needed are excited to share 20% off any of their products with code DOCTORMOM or $50 off any of their Complete Plans using code DOCTORMOM50. Visit their website at thisisneeded.com and save! Show Notes: @drleahgordon on Instagram tribemedicine.com womanhoodwellness.com @Needed on Instagram  thisisneeded.com Moon Medicine Listen to today’s episode on our website 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. Dr. Leah Gordon is a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor who specializes in root-cause women’s health, pregnancy preparation, preconception, and fertility care. She is a Founding Medical Advisor for Needed, a perinatal nutrition business, and the owner of Womanhood Wellness and Tribe Medicine. Dr. Leah is also a mama-to-be, after navigating infertility with her husband for almost 7 years. She’s excited to share more about her infertility journey, why men need a prenatal too, and how overall optimal nutrition support during the preconception period can positively impact outcomes. This Episode’s Sponsor Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM50 for $50 off Needed’s Complete Plan! INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

Om Podcasten

Join Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show and share personal stories, so you leave each episode with practical tips to be a proactive parent! Guests discuss topics like pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, pediatric health, holistic health, parenting tips, maternal mental health, and prevention tips. We answer parent's common questions like: * How to be healthy before, during, and after pregnancy * How to stop worrying about your child's health * How do I keep my child strong and healthy * How to have more energy and feel your best after having a baby Subscribe and join the “Doctor Mom” community so you can feel supported on the journey of motherhood and empowered working with your healthcare providers. Follow the hosts on Instagram @stephgreunke and @drelanaroumell and visit us at doctormompodcast.com