133. How to have a Positive Thyroid Pregnancy | Rachel Hill, The Invisible Hypothyroidism

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Thyroid podcast, Rachel and I discuss the critical relationship between thyroid health and pregnancy. We explore the importance of optimising thyroid hormone levels for fertility, the challenges faced by those struggling with infertility, and the necessary steps to take once pregnant. Rachel shares insights from her new book, The Positive Thyroid Pregnancy Book. In this conversation we discuss the importance of self-advocacy in managing thyroid health during pregnancy, the need for constant monitoring of thyroid levels, and the challenges of finding reliable information on thyroid conditions. She emphasises the significance of creating birth plans and understanding various birth options, especially for women with thyroid conditions. The discussion also covers the impact of lifestyle and dietary changes on thyroid health, advocating for a holistic approach to parenting and self-care

Topics covered/time stamp

00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy and Thyroid Health
09:31 Optimizing Thyroid Levels for Fertility
20:24 Navigating Infertility and Support Systems
26:13 Managing Thyroid Health During Pregnancy
29:45 Self-Advocacy in Thyroid Health During Pregnancy
31:19 Monitoring Thyroid Levels and Medication Adjustments
32:50 The Need for Information on Thyroid Conditions
34:03 Navigating Information Overload in the Digital Age
35:27 Birth Preferences and Planning for Delivery
39:28 Understanding Birth Options with Thyroid Conditions
43:20 The Reality of Birth Plans and Unexpected Outcomes
46:48 The Impact of Lifestyle on Thyroid Health
50:21 Dietary Changes and Gut Health for Thyroid Management
57:28 Holistic Approaches to Parenting and Self-Care

Rachel Hill is the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author behind The Invisible Hypothyroidism.

Her thyroid advocacy work includes authoring books, writing articles, public speaking, appearing on radio, TV and podcasts, as well creating as her popular weekly email newsletters. She has also been a board member for both The American College of Thyroidology and WEGO Health, and a council member for Health Union.

Rachel has worked with and been featured by UK thyroid charities, The National Academy of Hypothyroidism, The BBC, Yahoo, MSN, ThyroidChange and more. She is well-recognised as a leading thyroid health advocate in the thyroid community and has received multiple awards and recognitions for her work and dedication.

Connect with Rachel:

https://www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.com

https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehypothyroidism/

https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleHypothyroidism

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