Hyper? Or Hypo?

How was your turkey day? It's 3 weeks until Christmas, so it's time to put on those big girl pants and kick some holiday spirit into gear!

Today’s Quote:

“It’s like no one in my family appreciates that I stayed up all night overthinking for them."
- Unknown

Happy December!

During the hustle and bustle of the season, don't forget to take care of your health as well. Your physical and mental health are important!

This is what you can expect today:

• Postpartum Thyroiditis: Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

• An upgrade for the editor

• Some mom inspo

Postpartum Thyroiditis: What is it and How it Affects Mental Health in Moms

Many things can happen during the first year postpartum, such as struggling with postpartum thyroiditis. If you didn’t know this was a thing, I encourage you to keep reading to learn more about it, the symptoms, and how to treat it.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, postpartum thyroiditis occurs when a postpartum woman’s thyroid gland becomes inflamed within one year of delivering a baby, having an abortion, or having a miscarriage.

Postpartum thyroiditis comes in two forms: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Read below to understand each form and how to tell the difference. Remember that symptoms can vary from woman to woman.

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism:

• Muscle weakness

• Feeling warm or sweaty

• Anxiety

• Fast heartbeat or palpitations

• Weight loss

• Loss of focus

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism:

• Constipation

• Weakness

• Weight gain

• Memory loss

• Feeling cold

• Extreme tiredness or fatigue (lack of energy)

• Muscle cramps

The symptoms of postpartum thyroiditis are also attributed to postpartum depression.

Additional Information About Postpartum Thyroiditis:

• Postpartum thyroiditis can begin as hyperthyroidism and then later turn into hypothyroidism.

• There is no known cause for postpartum thyroiditis.

• You are more likely to become diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis if you had anti-thyroid antibodies before pregnancy.

• Postpartum thyroiditis typically occurs 4-8 months postpartum.

• Most women experience normal thyroid function roughly 12-18 months postpartum.

• Approximately 80% of women will regain normal thyroid function, while the remaining few may have permanent thyroiditis.

Postpartum thyroiditis can take months to appear, which makes it even more important to advocate for your health. If you feel something is wrong, ask for blood work and a treatment plan. While this condition can clear up between 12 and 18 months postpartum, it doesn’t mean that you have to just deal with it. Take the steps you need to cope and survive this challenge.

From the Editor

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Mom Inspo:

Postpartum Fact:

It can take up to five years after having a baby to find yourself again, including finding your passion and learning your new identity.

Resource: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Depression Guide

Postpartum Garden Top Picks:

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Until next time!

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Sam

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