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DrAnastasiya
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Pharmacist, postpartum hormonal specialist, mom
Morning walks reset your hormones! 🌞 Sunlight balances cortisol (stress hormone), reducing belly fat + cravings. Walking lowers blood sugar + boosts metabolism for weight loss. Plus, AM sunlight improves sleep, key for hormone repair. Aim for 20 mins daily! #HormoneHealth
March 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Your 6-week checkup is NOT just about birth control. 😑
Ask for:
✅ Full thyroid panel
✅ Hormone panel
✅ Nutrient labs
Your body needs more than “you’re fine.” 💛 #PostpartumCare #AdvocateForYourHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Feeling off after birth? Ask for these labs:
🩺 Full thyroid panel (not just TSH)
💉 Hormone panel (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
🧬 Cortisol (stress hormone)
Your symptoms are not in your head. 💛 #PostpartumLabs #HormoneHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Craving sugar like crazy postpartum? 🍭 It’s not willpower — it’s hormones.
😴 Poor sleep → high cortisol → sugar cravings
🍳 Low protein → low blood sugar → sugar cravings
Balance your hormones → cravings fade. 💛 #PostpartumCravings #HormoneHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Skip the cereal. Start your day with protein. 🍳
✅ Eggs + avocado toast
✅ Beef sausage + sweet potatoes
✅ Greek yogurt + chia seeds
Balancing blood sugar = balanced hormones = more energy. 💛 #PostpartumHealth #HormoneBalance
March 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Tired, losing hair, gaining weight postpartum? 😓
It could be postpartum thyroiditis — a temporary thyroid imbalance after birth.
Ask your doctor for:
✅ Full thyroid panel
✅ Antibodies test
Don’t settle for “it’s just postpartum.” 💛 #PostpartumHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Can’t sleep even when baby sleeps? Racing heart? Overwhelmed easily? 😰 It’s not just anxiety — it’s high cortisol. Lower it with:
☀️ Morning sunlight
💊 Magnesium
💧 Hydration
Your body wants to feel calm again. 💛 #PostpartumAnxiety #HormoneHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Postpartum body changes? Normal.
Hair loss? Normal.
Extreme fatigue? Common, but not normal.
Your body isn’t broken — it’s healing. Give it support, not shame. 💛 #PostpartumRecovery #HormoneHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Cutting calories = more stress on your body → more fat storage. 😳
Your body needs:
🥩 Protein every meal
💧 Hydration
😴 Rest (even broken sleep)
Heal your hormones → the weight will come off. 💛 #PostpartumWeightLoss #HormoneBalance
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Feeling “off” after birth? 🚨 It’s likely your hormones.
⚠️ Always tired → Low thyroid
⚠️ Hair falling out → Low progesterone
⚠️ Can’t lose weight → High cortisol
Your body isn’t broken — it’s healing. Support your hormones, not just your willpower. 💛 #PostpartumHealth
March 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Still exhausted even when baby sleeps? 😴 It’s not just sleep deprivation — it’s hormones. Low thyroid, high cortisol, or low progesterone can cause extreme fatigue. Don’t ignore it — your body needs support, not more caffeine. 💛 #Postpartum #HormoneBalance
March 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM