Episode #115: Hashimoto’s and Postpartum Thyroiditis with Dr. Becky Campbell

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On today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Becky Campbell who specializes in Thyroid disease. We discuss how thyroid disease affects women during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum stages. We will talk about why as mamas we are so susceptible to thyroid disease postpartum and what you can do about it if you already have symptoms and signs.

Topics Discussed:

Why Hashimoto’s is common during pregnancy and postpartum
The connection between the gut, immune system and hormones
Steps to take for prevention of Hashimoto’s
Labs to ask your doctor to order
The relationship between Hashimoto’s, unexplained weight gain, stress, and cortisol
The difference between conventional thyroid medication and alternative methods
Postpartum thyroiditis and how common it is
How postpartum thyroiditis can mask postpartum depression
How to get your Hashimoto’s into remission