The Oral-Womb Connection: How Oral Health Shapes Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Healing With Dr. Leedia Riman
Podcast: The Wellness Mama PodcastPublished On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: Episode Highlights With LeediaThe incredible links between the oral cavity and the womb, from physical to energeticWhy this connection is so strong and what to know about itHer own story with oral health during pregnancy and how it led to her researchOver 65-70% go through reversible dental issues in pregnancyVaginal tissue and oral tissue are very similar tissues with quick cell turnover and progesterone and estrogen receptorsHow relaxin affects oral healthWhy tooth movement can occur during or after pregnancyThe link between periodontal disease and prenatal risks and poor birth outcomesWhat we can do before, during, and after pregnancy to protect oral healthAll of this actually starts in puberty Your oral microbiome is responsible for 60-70% of your gut microbiome, and that gets passed on to babySugar isn’t the biggest problem for oral health. Acidity is a big problem and how to find the balanceResources MentionedDr Leedia's website and her InstagramNutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. PriceCopper tongue scraper
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