On today's episode, Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Aviva Romm who is both a midwife and a Yale-trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetric and Pediatrics, with a focus on women’s endocrinology. She’s also a world-renowned herbalist, and author of the textbook, Botanical Medicines for Women’s Health, as well as 7 other books, including The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution and her new book, Hormone Intelligence which is what they highlight in today’s episode!
As a practitioner, teacher, activist and advocate of both environmental health and women’s reproductive rights and health, Dr. Aviva has been bridging the best of traditional medicine, total health ecology, and good science for over three decades. Her podcast, articles, books, and online programs are wildly popular and successful, helping women take back their health.
On today’s episode, they go through a rapid-fire of common hormone-related questions covering preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and even pediatrics! Tune in so you can feel empowered and equipped with Dr. Aviva’s insights!
Topics Discussed:
Why Covid is affecting menstrual cycles How hormones affect mood What we can do to prevent PPD PMS carb craving tips Postpartum low libido tips Weight loss after baby Why brain fog is common postpartum Postpartum hair loss facts How dairy may affect your kids hormones Premature puberty How to work with your doctor to ensure optimal hormone testing And so much more!Show Notes:
New Book Hormone Intelligence Childbirth Program The Mama Pathway Podcast Natural MD Radio Podcast Blogs and articles for more information on topics discussed Listen to today’s episode on our website Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.Aviva Romm MD is both a midwife and a Yale-trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetric and Pediatrics, with a focus on women’s endocrinology. She’s also a world renowned herbalist, and author of the textbook, Botanical Medicines for Women’s Health, as well as 7 other books, including The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution and her new book, Hormone Intelligence. A practitioner, teacher, activist and advocate of both environmental health and women’s reproductive rights and health, she has been bridging the best of traditional medicine, total health ecology, and good science for over three decades. Her podcast, articles, books, and online programs are wildly popular and successful, helping women take back their health, She practices medicine in both NY and MA, and lives in the Berkshires of Western MA, and is also the mama of 4 grown children and the grandmama of two little ones.
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