Doctor Explains What REALLY Happens with Your Hormones During Pregnancy (Dr. Robin Berzin)

Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder and & CEO of Parsley Health, joins me this week to talk through the reality of pregnancy hormones. Dr. Berzin breaks down what REALLY happens with your hormones during pregnancy and postpartum. From managing symptoms to navigating health post-pregnancy, listen to this weeks ep for expert insights and listener Q&A (should you eat your placenta?!). It’s so important to understand your body during this time. And NO you aren’t crazy!!!!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  Intro 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:02:05 Introduction to Dr. Robin Berzin, CEO & Founder of Parsley Health What the hell is going on? Hormones during pregnancy 00:05:00 Help! I'm sensitive to my partner's smell now that I’m pregnant — What can I do? 00:07:25 What’s ACTUALLY going on with my hormones during pregnancy?! 00:10:30 Pregnancy creates a tidal wave of hormones (+ symptoms) - learn to ride it! 00:15:00 The importance of keeping active in pregnancy 00:16:15 Experiencing anxiety & depression during pregnancy  00:20:35 Parsley Health takes care of momma, while the OB takes care of the baby What now? Managing health and hormones immediately post-pregnancy 00:27:25 What to expect with postpartum hormone changes 00:33:25 Listener question: Should I eat my placenta? 00:35:06 Listener question: Am I less likely to experience the hormone crash if I had no problem going off of birth control? 00:37:00 Dr. Berzin’s Postpartum Toolkit (Top 4 Recommendations) Wrap Up 00:41:05 Alex’s biggest takeaways 00:42:40 Additional resources  00:45:05 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-alex/id1737442386  Follow Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod  Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/robinberzinmd  Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Dr. Robin Berzin: Dr. Berzin’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett  Parsley Health’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/parsleyhealth  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive Offer for Listeners: Use promo code JustAlex to get $150 off your Parsley Health membership! This offer is valid for cash-pay members only (not applicable for insurance payments). Visit https://www.parsleyhealth.com/.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices