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 challe ..read more

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-sev ..read more

In this week's episode we are laying out the basics around balancing blood sugar. Blood sugar plays an extremely important role in our bodies ability to function and heal, so we will talk about what blood sugar (glucose) is and the role it shares with our pancreas, liver, adrenals, and thyroid. We will talk about how glucose and insulin have a “lock and key” relationship, and why our cells may have a more difficult time accepting insulin and glucose. We will explain common symptoms of uncontrolled blood sugar, and the mechanisms that occur within your body when we eat and store glucose.  ..read more

This week's episode is about carbohydrates, which will wrap up our 3 part TTC with Hashimoto’s nutrition series! Carbohydrates are needed in our diet, in addition to protein and fats, to have a complete and balanced meal. Incorporating carbs such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains will help you feel energized, keep you feeling fuller longer, and help balance your blood sugar and hormones. All things we want and need while TTC with Hashimoto's! We will also be discussing carb tolerance and how to know how many carbs your body needs! While we encourage using the plate method to consume a mo ..read more

Today’s episode is all about fats and their role when trying to conceive with Hashimoto’s. We know fats are an important aspect of our diets, so we’ll discuss the different types, anti-inflammatory and inflammatory, and how you can incorporate more of the anti-inflammatory fats to help support the many functions within your body. Anti-inflammatory fats are needed in Hashimoto’s women’s diets because they help decrease inflammation, support basic cell and brain function, boost the production of female sex hormones and also help transport those hormones throughout the body. Essentially, they are ..read more

In today’s episode we are talking about the importance of protein, more specifically animal-based protein, and its role in our nutrition when trying to conceive with Hashimoto’s. Protein is an essential nutrient and is the building blocks that make up our bodies! They contain many vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins like niacin, riboflavin and B12, along with choline, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc. Our thyroid and reproductive system loves each of these nutrients, which is why we advocate for an animal-based protein diet. During this episode, we will also share our favorit ..read more

This week's episode is about coming out of survival mode after the first year of postpartum. So much is happening during the first year- our bodies are trying to normalize through hormone shifts, lack of sleep, thyroid flares, cycles returning, along with adjusting to new routines and schedules. It is exhausting! At times, it might feel like you have lost yourself because you are so engulfed in taking care of this new human who is depending on you. We want you to know, this feeling is totally normal and it does get easier! However, it is crucial to do the bare minimum for yourself as your envi ..read more

Our sweet babies are over a year old now, whoa! This first year of motherhood has been overwhelming at times, but also a huge learning experience and time for rediscovering ourselves. In today's episode, we are sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of motherhood. Chelsea shares how she is in a really great place with her thyroid health, and how it is only allowing her to move forward in all aspects of life. Chelsea feels more herself than ever, and is loving taking on her new coaching business endeavor. She also talks about rediscovering what she loves to do and what that looks like while be ..read more

Cory Ruth is a registered dietitian and PCOS specialist who has helped hundreds of women overcome their PCOS symptoms and beat infertility. Her passion for helping women was ignited through her own personal experience with PCOS, which makes her an amazing resource and educator to women struggling with this condition. In today’s episode, we will discuss what PCOS is, the symptoms that are often associated with it, how to be diagnosed, and how PCOS affects women’s fertility. We want our listeners to be informed about PCOS because it is the leading cause of infertility in women. Cory will explain ..read more

We often do a question box on the @makeababywithhashispod Instagram story, so we are taking the questions our followers submitted and answering them on this episode! We will be talking about how to avoid a flare during pregnancy and postpartum, the link between Epstein Barr Virus and Hashimoto’s, our favorite nutrition tips and supplements we recommend when TTC, and our biggest piece of advice when it comes to pre pregnancy and TTC health! We will discuss why our bodies need a stable level of thyroid hormone when creating a healthy baby and how to ensure your body is being supported while TTC ..read more