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. Join the Hello Betty AMA here: https://hellobetty.club/ama We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview:1:25 Introduction5:04 Welcoming Jamie & Origin Story13:53 Preconception Considerations21:30 The Stages Of Pregnancy & Insulin Resistance29:20 Target Number During Glucose Challenge Test32:34 Ideal Insulin Levels For A Fasted Insulin Test35:53 What Happens If You Fail An Insulin Test?38:54 Birth Complications & Vaginal Births39:52 Postpartum, Breastfeeding & Ketones45:30 How Breastmilk Is Made50:00 How To Support Our Thyroid Function57:23 Estrogen Dominance And Thyroid Function59:13 Female Infertility1:06:10 Conclusion Join the Hello Betty AMA here: https://hellobetty.club/amaGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/  ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.