Being a new mom is a tough job! Can I get an AMEN?! Dr. Christine Maren is on a mission to make it a little easier. In this episode, we talk about a topic affecting many postpartum women that is often missed on postpartum care—thyroid issues. Regardless if you’ve had a baby in recent years, Dr. Maren drops a lot of easy-to-digest knowledge on all types of thyroid issues, from Hashimotos to Graves to subclinical thyroid disease. Here are some of our takeaways: [08:16] What is hypothyroidism?[11:00] Symptoms of hypothyroidism[17:26] Causes of hypothyroidism[22:08] What is postpartum thyroiditis?Mentioned in this episode:Essential nutrients that affect the thyroid hormoneDifference between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' diseaseThyroid issues that cause miscarriageFree Ebook by Dr. Christine Maren, D.O.: 12 Ways to Detox Your HomeThank you to our sponsors: + Manitoba Milling flaxseed and flax milk, the finest milled flax available on the market because they use only high-quality seeds that stay fresh. You can use the code “25christa” for 25% off your first order at manitobaflax.com and the same code for 25% flax on Amazon. For 25% milk on Amazon use the code “25ChristaB”+ Full Circle Prenatal: the most evidence-based prenatal with the highest quality standards, third party testing, an active form of nutrients and easy on the stomach. Use the code “lessstressed” for 15% off at Fullcircleprenatal.com All product links and discount codes can be found easily at https://www.christabiegler.com/shopDr. Christine Maren is an osteopathic physician & the founder of functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. She is also the co-founder of Hey Mami, an online resource to help women navigate a healthy and happy mamihood. She was introduced to functional medicine after struggling with pregnancy complications & recurrent miscarriages. A functional medicine approach helped her address underlying health issues associated with gut infections, food sensitivities, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance & mold exposure. Now a mother of 3, she’s devoted her professional life to helping other women optimize their health during pregnancy, thrive postpartum & get their life back. Dr. Maren is board-certified in Family Medicine and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressed