DS 004: Postpartum Thyroid Health with Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS

Naturopathic Doctor Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS (Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutrition Specialist) teaches us all about postpartum thyroiditis, a thyroid issue occurring in postpartum women more often than one might think. During our chat, we also explore the different thyroid hormones, adrenals and how the stress of becoming a new mom can affect all of those things. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 3:20 – What is a naturopathic doctor? 5:30 – What are appointments like? 7:23 – What brought you to endocrinology specialty? 8:30 – Prevalence of NDs in the Cleveland/NEO area 8:58 – Introduction to postpartum thyroiditis 11:49 – How early do symptoms show? 13:14 – How common is this? 14:42 – symptoms 15:25 – What markers get checked? 16:27 – Treatment 18:18 – Natural treatment 20:15 – Testing 20:45 – How long does treatment take? 21:30 – Prevention 22:21 – Risk factors 23:34 – Practitioner qualifications 25:20 – Treating someone with prior diagnosis or treatment 26:20 – “Normal” labs but issues present 26:56 – Why don’t all doctors run the full panel? 28:00 – How do your adrenals relate to thyroid health? 31:23 – Stress of motherhood and its effect on adrenal fatigue and thyroid health 32:22 – Stress relief and self care as a recommendation 33:58 – Thyroid health’s role in preconception and fertility issues 34:54 – What other issues do you see patients for in childbearing years? 36:33 – Birth control’s role in hormonal issues 38:28 – Closing remarks – you should feel good, you should be able to lose weight, you don’t have to be fatigued all the time. If you don’t feel good, get help. And get the right and full lab work done before you start supplementing. 39:42 – Find Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS online Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drsweetnich/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jsweetnichnd/ Website – www.modernhealthblog.com 40:06 – How do you Deliver Strength to the Northeast Ohio region? Find Us Online – Website – www.deliveringstrength.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/deliveringstrength Instagram – www.instagram.com/deliveringstrength Facebook Community - www.facebook.com/groups/DeliveringStrength/