Make a Baby With Hashimoto's – Details, episodes & analysis

Our very own Chelsea Bernardez is answering all our questions regarding her journey with weight loss surgery and Hashimoto’s. Chelsea had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, which is also known as VSG. During this episode, Chelsea goes in depth on each step surrounding her surgery and healing process.

We will discuss the follow topics:

• What VSG is
• What occurs before, during, and after surgery
• Chelsea’s diet pre and post-op
• How VSG has affected her Hashimoto's
• Why she felt VSG was right for her

Chelsea made big mindset shifts throughout this experience which has helped her overcome the many challenges associated with the prep and healing of VSG with Hashimoto’s. Chelsea shares that she feels more like herself than ever, and feels like she is capable of accomplishing anything!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow Chelsea on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chelsea.vsg
• Join the VSG Tribe membership: https://thesleeveddietitian.com/the-tribe-membership
• Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/⁠⁠
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod(⁠⁠http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod⁠⁠)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (⁠⁠http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol⁠⁠)
• Our favorite supplements for Hashimoto’s and pregnancy: 20% OFF code MAKEABABY (⁠⁠https://thisisneeded.com⁠⁠)
• Castor oil packs for Hashimoto’s: (⁠⁠https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/ttcwithhashimotos⁠⁠)

In this week's episode we are diving into the benefits of staying hydrated when TTC with Hashimoto’s! Our bodies need water in order to function properly, and ensuring you are getting adequate amounts is important. We know that our skin, brain, kidneys, lymphatic and reproductive system all thrive off of water. Water keeps things moving within our body and also allows for our kidneys to flush toxins out! When we stay hydrated, our reproductive system keeps our cervical mucus in optimal condition for sperm too! Sperm can swim through cervical mucus much easier when hydration is above ninety-seven percent!  Even if you aren’t TTC, you still have to stay hydrated. We’ll share our favorite tips on how to know how much water to drink, what actually counts towards your water goal, and how to make drinking water more enjoyable. Being dehydrated can create stress on the body and we want to avoid that at all cost! Want more? Check out our links below👇 Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/⁠⁠ TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod(⁠⁠http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod⁠⁠) Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (⁠⁠http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol⁠⁠) Our favorite supplements for Hashimoto’s and pregnancy: 20% OFF code MAKEABABY (⁠⁠https://thisisneeded.com⁠⁠) Castor oil packs for Hashimoto’s: (⁠⁠https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/ttcwithhashimotos⁠⁠)

This week's episode will be centered around breastfeeding and how Hashimoto’s plays a role in your milk supply! However, before listening, we want to put a trigger warning on this episode because we will be discussing the challenges associated with breastfeeding such as having an undersupply of breast milk. We will also talk about anxiety and depression during postpartum while breastfeeding.

Women with Hashimoto’s can encounter an undersupply of breast milk, and we know that postpartum hormones, stress, and nutrition all play a role in this. We will be discussing the challenges of breastfeeding, such as supply, engorgement, pumping, latching, flange sizes, D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex), and much more. We encourage any momma who is on a breastfeeding journey, to speak with a lactation consultant, even after leaving the hospital, as they are wonderful resources to reference when feeding your little ones! We have linked some of our favorite lactation consultant instagram pages below.

Everyone’s postpartum journey looks different, and we know that breastfeeding isn’t for everyone and that’s okay! We firmly believe FED IS BEST, whether that be through breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping then bottle feeding, or through donor milk!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)
• Lactation Consultant’s on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thebetterboob/) (https://www.instagram.com/az.breastfedbabies/)

This week's episode is centered around men’s health and more specifically, their sperm health! Your partner's fertility matters too, and it might be worth keeping in mind when trying to have a baby. We are ready to shed some light on how sperm count, shape, and movement can all impact the sperm's ability to fertilize the egg. We will also discuss lifestyle choices that could negatively impact sperm health, while also providing recommendations on how to avoid this. Lastly, we’ll dive into which vitamins and supplements we recommend men add into their daily routine in order to support their sperm (and overall) health!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

This week’s episode is packed full of information on what to do when you finally get that big fat positive! We will explain the importance behind calling your OBGYN, telling them you have a thyroid condition, and then getting lab work done as soon as possible. Having these lab values help the doctors know exactly what your thyroid is doing and if it needs support with medication throughout pregnancy. We want you to be able to advocate for you and your child's wellbeing, and having a doctor who listens to your needs is key here. We know how exciting and emotional pregnancy can be, so remember that you are amazing and are capable of growing a beautiful human!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

In today’s episode we are talking about what to expect during a Hashimoto's postpartum flare. We know how tricky it can be to differentiate between postpartum and Hashimoto’s symptoms, as they tend to present and feel very similar to one another. To help you understand the difference, we will explore what a postpartum flare feels like, what symptoms you might experience, and how long you might expect this flare to take place. Postpartum encompasses a whole slew of things, which is why we stress the importance of having routine blood work and medication adjustments (if needed) done! We want to ensure you are feeling your best, and being on the appropriate dose of medication will help when in a postpartum flare!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

In today’s episode we are addressing the burning question: “What diet should I be on when pregnant with Hashimoto's?” 

We are here to tell you, there isn’t a specific list of must-have foods or foods you must cut out. We know AIP (autoimmune protocol) is a hot topic, and we will share our personal experiences trying AIP and how it has influenced our eating today. We will also discuss how our bodies go through many changes when pregnant, which is why we emphasize listening to what your body is telling you! This means honoring what you need when experiencing food cravings, food aversions, and morning sickness. We are very passionate about building a healthy mindset with food which is why we’ll share our personal tips and tricks on how to nourish your body when TTC, pregnant, or postpartum.

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

In today’s episode we are having conversations about life as new moms and all it encompasses. We can attest that motherhood brings new challenges to our Hashimoto’s healing, and being in this new(er) territory of motherhood has reaffirmed the importance of asking for help! We have been known to be perfectionists, type A, over achievers but have learned that in order to manage our stress, we MUST surrender and ask for help. Oftentimes, this means we are leaning on our significant others, parents, or friends to help us, and that’s okay! We share how our biggest lessons, thus far, have been to take time for ourselves, express our feelings instead of keeping things bottled in, and be okay with B- effect on things that don’t have to be done perfectly our way.

Remember to be kind to yourself and be open to allowing yourself to occasionally step away from mommy duties, guilt free!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

In today’s juicy episode, we are sharing our birth stories and how we navigated pregnancy and postpartum with Hashimoto's! We discuss how we each had very different experiences and challenges with pregnancy.

As for Chelsea’s story, she tells how she managed a new diagnosis of PCOS, hyperemesis, and gestational diabetes throughout her pregnancy. She shares the ups and downs of these challenges and tells the story of how her daughter entered this world via cesarean delivery.

Next, we dive into Morgan’s experience, where she shares her 1st trimester struggles with morning sickness, food cravings, and food aversions. Her pregnancy experience was mostly enjoyable and uneventful until after her son's delivery, when she hemorrhaged. She shares how emotional she felt as a new mom postpartum and how she is still navigating some postpartum symptoms.

Today's episode highlights how things don’t always go as planned regardless of how you imagined it would!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)

In today’s episode we are talking about how to make your body a happy home for your baby! Trying to conceive with hashimotos can be very overwhelming, stressful and lonely, but we are here today to hopefully help you feel calm, excited and a lot less lonely throughout this process.

We will go through our favorite techniques on how to relax, manage stress, proper nutrition, and make lifestyle changes to improve your overall well being and, hopefully, chances of falling pregnant… & SO MUCH MORE!!

Want more? Check out our links below👇

• Join The Hashimoto’s Method, a community of women learning how to manage their symptoms, feel better, eat good food and lift each other up! (www.Hashimotosmethod.com/membership)
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeababywithhashispod/
• TempDrop Ovulation Tracker: 10% OFF code hashimotosmethod (http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/hashimotosmethod)
• Hashimoto’s Friendly CBD: 15% OFF code HASHIMOTO15 (https://glnk.io/8y92/thehashimotosmethod)
• Ovasitol Packets (a staple for Hashimoto’s): 15% OFF prc code 211577 (http://bit.ly/HashiOvasitol)