Ep.32 Pregnancy Hormones & Women's Health with Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG

In today's episode, we learn that hormones and pregnancy can be fun - when you discuss them with the most entertaining board-certified OBGYN and truthteller I know, Dr. Shweta Patel.We discuss her books The Book of Hormones , The Book of Pregnancy and soon, The Book of Down Under. They  are part of what will be a collection of 4 books she calls The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness.Dr. Patel was commissioned into the US Navy and served for 13 years as a medical officer. She then moved to Florida and where she provided obstetrical and gynecological care in person, until the pandemic inspired her to create Gaya Wellness-a platform that provides women with virtually comprehensive and convenient healthcare and wellness.  Today, Dr. Patel will help us better understand the role of hormones in our pregnancies, as well as the the lovely symptoms they can cause. We'll also touch on the importance of nutrition and sleep and their impact on our hormonal health whether we're pregnant or not. Connect with Dr. Patel at: https://gayawellness.org/and on Instagram: @gaya_wellnessHer books are available on Amazon: The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness⁠The Book Of Hormones: The Ultimate Playbook For Women's Health And Hormonal Balance Through Every Stage Of Life (The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness) (November 30, 2024)It's phenomenal! ~Mamistad :)The Book Of Pregnancy: The Ultimate Playbook To An Empowered Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum On YOUR Terms (The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness) Paperback – March 17, 2025Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.