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What if you passed a disease to your children before they were even born, and didn't find out until decades later?
In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Isabel Rose, chair of Mothers Against Lyme and board member of Project Lyme, to talk about congenital Lyme disease, what it is, why most OBs are unprepared for it, and what testing and treatment during pregnancy actually looks like. Isabel was bitten at eight, undiagnosed until 48, and carried two children to term while unknowingly infected. She's not speaking from research. She's speaking from her own life. This conversation covers the downstream effects on children, from developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to PANS/PANDAS, and why early intervention and community support can change everything. If you're navigating Lyme and motherhood, this is the episode you've been looking for.
Key Takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Mothers Against Lyme and Project Lyme
2:25 Lyme disease and pregnancy
5:07 What congenital Lyme disease is
6:32 Maternal Lyme infection and autism spectrum disorders
11:29 Testing and treating before and during pregnancy
19:19 Isabel's story, two children two outcomes
23:29 NuCalm and nervous system regulation
30:03 Other Lyme transmission routes
31:40 The guilt mothers carry
33:21 Undiagnosed for 40 years
37:00 How to join the support group
42:10 Why community matters in Lyme disease
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Resources:
Mothers Against Lyme - https://www.mothersagainstlyme.org
Project Lyme - https://www.projectlyme.org
Beyond the Rx (Isabel's Substack) - https://www.beyondtherx.substack.com
Vibrant Wellness - https://www.vibrant-wellness.com
NuCalm - https://www.nucalm.com
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
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Struggling with chronic Lyme disease and not getting answers from conventional medicine?
Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt explores evidence-based, integrative approaches to chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne illness, and co-infections β including Bartonella, Babesia, and Ehrlichia β through expert interviews and real patient recovery stories.
Lyme disease is known as the "great imitator" because its symptoms overlap with dozens of complex conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Many patients spend years misdiagnosed or dismissed after false-negative Western blot results. This podcast cuts through the confusion with practical insights on functional medicine, herbal antimicrobials, detoxification, immune support, nervous system healing, and other integrative therapies that support long-term recovery.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Karlfeldt brings the knowledge of a Lyme literate naturopathic doctor to every episode β helping patients and caregivers reduce their research time, ask better questions, and find a path forward.