From Pregnancy Highs to Postpartum Lows: What Happens to your Hormones? The Hormone Crash Nobody Warns You About.

You grew a baby for nine months. But what happens to you after delivery? In this episode of MamaDoc BabyDoc, OB/GYN Dr. Renda Knapp takes you through the incredible hormonal journey of pregnancy and the dramatic changes that occur after childbirth. From the sudden drop in estrogen and progesterone after the placenta is delivered, to the roles of prolactin, oxytocin and thyroid hormones, you'll learn why the postpartum period can feel like such an emotional and physical roller coaster. MamaDoc explains the science behind the "baby blues," postpartum hair loss, vaginal dryness, changes in libido, breastfeeding, weight changes, and why recovery doesn't magically end at the six-week postpartum visit. She also discusses when symptoms may signal something more serious, such as postpartum depression, anxiety, anemia, or postpartum thyroiditis, and why it's so important to seek help if something doesn't feel right. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, supporting a new mom, or simply curious about the amazing physiology of pregnancy, this episode will help you better understand one of the most profound hormonal transitions the human body can experience. Your body has been through something extraordinary. Understanding what's happening beneath the surface can help you give yourself the grace and the care you deserve.