{"podcast":{"title":"Healthy As A Mother","slug":"healthy-as-a-mother-5954766","podcast_index_feed_id":5954766,"rss_url":"https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/MQNyj2Aa","website_url":"https://www.cohostpodcasting.com","image_url":"https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/d327bde3-70f1-46d3-ad63-2f237bd79db1/shows/b3adfa38-b8ee-4686-8e33-91615f89e249/cover-art/original_82ca9fbbdb119ac0eed4fc5742791ae7","author":"Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon","episode_count":180,"summary":"Healthy As A Mother is a podcast for becoming and being a mother, hosted by Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors passionate about helping women navigate fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood through a natural health lens. Each week, we share conversations and education designed to help you become the healthiest mother possible through evidence-based and holistic approaches to wellness. From preconception and pregnancy preparation to postpartum recovery and motherhood, we cover the topics many women are not hearing elsewhere. Real conversations. Honest education. Support for every stage of motherhood.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T02:21:22.325788+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother-5954766"},"episode":{"title":"Hyperemesis Gravidarum 101: Why Severe Pregnancy Sickness Can Become Life-Threatening | #175","slug":"hyperemesis-gravidarum-101-why-severe-pregnancy-sickness-can-become-life-threatening-175","published_at":"2026-07-29T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother-5954766/hyperemesis-gravidarum-101-why-severe-pregnancy-sickness-can-become-life-threatening-175","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother-5954766","url":"https://audio.cohostcdn.com/show/b3adfa38-b8ee-4686-8e33-91615f89e249/episode/815178b7-0520-4b8f-a068-cee3bca0e128/episode_4ba994e839675ef1aa0450245a71e9d9.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.cohostcdn.com/show/b3adfa38-b8ee-4686-8e33-91615f89e249/episode/815178b7-0520-4b8f-a068-cee3bca0e128/episode_4ba994e839675ef1aa0450245a71e9d9.mp3","summary":"Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than morning sickness. In this episode, we break down the science behind severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting, including how it's diagnosed, why it happens, potential genetic causes, treatment options, and what current research says. Dr. Morgan explains the latest evidence surrounding GDF-15, risk factors, medications, IV therapy, nutritional deficiencies, and recovery, while Leah shares her own experience with debilitating pregnancy sickness. Whether you've experienced HG yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to better understand this often misunderstood condition, this episode offers education, compassion, and practical resources. 00:00 Introduction 02:17 What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? 03:26 Signs & Diagnostic Criteria 05:50 HG vs Severe Morning Sickness 07:41 Risk Factors & Who Is Most Likely to Develop HG 11:55 Health Risks for Mom 18:00 Mental Health & The Emotional Toll 23:16 Effects on Baby 25:33 What Causes Hyperemesis Gravidarum? 27:50 The GDF-15 Gene Explained 30:29 Histamine, Mast Cells & Other Possible Causes 33:31 Recurrence & Future Pregnancies 36:20 Medical Treatment Options 42:04 Natural & Integrative Therapies 46:21 Chinese Medicine vs Acupuncture 50:38 Additional Support Strategies 52:58 Recovery After Hyperemesis 54:53 Final Takeaways & Encouragement Resources From This Episode: Sick - The Battle Against HG - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0PUSG6EOZI4HTVVAWY18JE66WC HER Foundation https://www.hyperemesis.org/ https://herhomeopathy.ca/homeopathy-for-morning-sickness/ Gill homeopath - https://consultanthomeopath.com/homeopathy Sean Chinese Medicine Herbs https://www.folkwiseherbalmedicine.com/","meta_description":"Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than morning sickness. In this episode, we break down the science behind severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting, inc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3778,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/healthy-as-a-mother-5954766/episodes/hyperemesis-gravidarum-101-why-severe-pregnancy-sickness-can-become-life-threatening-175/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother-5954766/hyperemesis-gravidarum-101-why-severe-pregnancy-sickness-can-become-life-threatening-175.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}