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We know that our body systems are complicated. There\u2019s no way we can understand everything we need to know to have a healthy pregnancy and postpartum, but the more we know how the brain and body work together, the more prepared we can be. Today\u2019s show focuses on the thyroid, the small--but mighty--organ that impacts fertility, loss, pregnancy, and postpartum.\nDr. Hilary Mandzik is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Cary, NC. She also sees clients remotely throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Hilary holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from George Washington University and a Master\u2019s in Education from Harvard. In addition, she has advanced clinical training in perinatal mental health. Hilary is passionate about supporting parents in their journey from conception and onward. She wants to help parents and children feel connected to each other and live their best lives as individuals and as a family unit. In today\u2019s show, Hilary tells us about how her thyroid condition impacted her fertility journey. We\u2019ll discuss other clinical aspects to consider concerning the thyroid, as well as what you need to know if you\u2019re working toward pregnancy. You\u2019ll learn that many people have thyroid conditions and don\u2019t even know it.\nShow Highlights:\n\nHilary\u2019s personal story of two pregnancies and a missed miscarriage, which clued her in to possible thyroid issues\n\nHow Hilary didn\u2019t fit the typical thyroid symptom profile\n\nHow Hilary\u2019s midwife discovered her thyroid issues\n\nWith research, Hilary discovered that thyroid imbalance is a well-known cause of miscarriage, infertility, anxiety, and depression\n\nWhy TSH and other hormone levels should be checked routinely in pregnancy\n\nHow Hilary changed doctors five times within the first six weeks of her third pregnancy, refusing to see a doctor who would dismiss her thyroid issues\n\nHow pregnancy is a major trigger for autoimmune issues\n\nThe big difference between normal and optimal in lab ranges\n\nHow Hilary\u2019s experience has changed how she views perinatal mental health\n\nThe partnership Hilary feels with functional medicine practitioners\n\nHow thyroid conditions are often overlooked\n\nWhat tests to ask for from your provider\n\nThe important role of mental health clinicians to help address health issues and refer clients\n\nWhy we should take care not to stereotype people with thyroid issues\n\nHilary\u2019s advice to those struggling to get pregnant: educate yourself, connect with doctors who listen to you, and advocate for yourself\n\nHow the thyroid can impact other systems in the body\n\nHow the support of a mental health clinician can help you cope\n\nHow Hilary went on to have a healthy pregnancy after finding and treating her thyroid issues\n\nResources:\nHilary Mandzik\n Stop the Thyroid Madness book\nStop the Thyroid Madness website\n Stop the Thyroid Madness 2 book\nHangry book: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Joy (Including a Customizable Paleo/Mediterranean Plan!)\nThe Sarah & Dr. Brooke Show podcast\n\xa0\n The Autoimmune Solution book by Dr. Amy Myers\n The Root Cause book by Dr. Isabella Wentz\n The Hashimoto\u2019s Protocol book by Dr. Isabella Wentz