{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"The Hormone Guide Every Expecting and New Mom Needs, with Dr. Kate Hom","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/73e7a3ba\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1305,"description":"Hormones change dramatically during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These shifts can be surprising and affect both physical and mental health. But they don’t have to catch moms off guard; helpful information and support are available.\nIn this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, Natalie Gouché talks with Dr. Kate Hom, an OB-GYN and co-founder of Mone Wellness, an app that supports moms throughout the postpartum period.\nDr. Kate describes pregnancy as a “hormonal cascade,” with each trimester bringing different changes that affect moms in many ways. Symptoms such as nausea and mood changes may ease from the first to the second trimester as hormones stabilize, while the well-known pregnancy glow may appear. \nDuring the postpartum period, estrogen and progesterone drop sharply within 24 to 48 hours after birth, which can contribute to emotional overwhelm and brain fog. Once the baby arrives, sleep deprivation, hunger, and environmental factors can also affect blood sugar levels, cortisol levels, and other chemicals in the body. \nBreastfeeding brings another major hormonal shift. Prolactin supports milk production while suppressing ovulation, and oxytocin helps strengthen the bond between mom and baby.\nIf a mom feels overwhelmed, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale can help identify whether she may benefit from further support or treatment.\nEpisode Highlights\n\n01:26 – How hormones change across trimesters.\n04:20 – The misunderstood parts of pregnancy hormones.\n06:03 – How hormones change after birth.\n08:04 – What is ‘normal’ when it comes to hormones?\n09:45 – Breastfeeding and hormones.\n12:44 – The similarities between menopause and postpartum.\n15:37 – Where moms can get help if they’re struggling.\n19:51 – Dr. Kate’s final thoughts.\nAbout the Guest: Dr. Kate Hom\nDr. Katherine \"Kate\" Hom, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of Mone Wellness, a San Diego-based startup whose app supports new mothers through the \"fourth trimester\"...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}