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.  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 ---- Let’s Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive. ⭐️  WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com ✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist 📚 Let"s Talk Thyroid BOOK: DISCLAIMER The information provided by Annabel Bateman and Let's Talk Thyroid in any format (including but not limited to podcast, audio, video, social media, books, courses, coaching) is not intended to diagnose treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nor is it designed to replace proper medical and health advice from a professional.  Annabel Bateman | Let's Talk Thyroid 2020-2024 Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet? If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com Support the show ⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/month If you get value from the Let"s Talk Thyroid podcast, I"d love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.