06: Reclaiming Your Energy and Health Postpartum: Nutrition, Hormones, and Thriving After Baby

In this episode of The Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz and registered dietitian Jeanne Reilly, Lac., discuss postpartum health from a personal and professional standpoint, with a focus on thyroid issues stemming from nutrient depletion. 

They emphasize the critical role of proper nutrition and support for new mothers, highlighting the urgent need for improved education on postpartum care. They also debunk the myth that new moms should expect to be able to “bounce back” and simply maintain their old ways of life after baby. 

Join us and learn about: 

How to address nutrient deficiencies to support optimal thyroid health during and after pregnancy   The importance of supplementing with essential nutrients such as iodine, iron, and choline, as well as the role of adaptogens in supporting postpartum recovery  Why postpartum fatigue is not “just normal”  Supporting thyroid hormones during and after pregnancy, postpartum thyroiditis, stress and hormonal changes postpartum   Common nutrient deficiencies in postpartum women (e.g., iron, vitamin D, choline) Why multivitamins are not enough for postpartum recovery The importance of high-quality prenatal and postnatal supplements, and how to get the most bioavailable forms 

If you want to gain a comprehensive understanding about how to support your postpartum thyroid health, you won’t want to miss this!

Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here.