Insulin Resistance, Gestational Diabetes, and Keto During Pregnancy with Dr. Jaime Seeman

Trying to get pregnant? Wondering whether you should follow a
ketogenic diet while carrying a baby? Gain a profound
understanding of pregnancy and its effects on your hormones. Dr.
Stephanie and Dr. Jaime Seeman dive into preconception
considerations, break down the stages of pregnancy and insulin
resistance, and reveal why keeping your insulin levels healthy is
crucial in order to protect your baby from any risks. You'll
learn about the risks of Gestational Diabetes what the ideal
glucose levels and what happens if you fail. The two will share
expert knowledge on birth complications and recovery, vaginal
births, the postpartum process, breastfeeding, and ketones. Ever
wonder how breastmilk is made? You'll hear all about it. Moms
will learn how to support their thyroid function and discover the
relation between the thyroid and estrogen dominance. Finally, Dr.
Stephanie and Dr. Seeman will discuss female infertility related
to lifestyle and how to avoid it.


 


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Episode Overview:


1:25 Introduction

5:04 Welcoming Jamie & Origin Story

13:53 Preconception Considerations

21:30 The Stages Of Pregnancy & Insulin Resistance

29:20 Target Number During Glucose Challenge Test

32:34 Ideal Insulin Levels For A Fasted Insulin Test

35:53 What Happens If You Fail An Insulin Test?

38:54 Birth Complications & Vaginal Births

39:52 Postpartum, Breastfeeding & Ketones

45:30 How Breastmilk Is Made

50:00 How To Support Our Thyroid Function

57:23 Estrogen Dominance And Thyroid Function

59:13 Female Infertility

1:06:10 Conclusion



 


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