Postpartum Fatigue Testing Guide
Essential Blood Tests for Postpartum Chronic Fatigue
"Your GP Says Everything's Normal... So Why Do You Feel Like You're Dying?"
The Complete Blood Test Guide for Exhausted Postpartum Mums Who Deserve Real Answers
If you're a new mum struggling with bone-deep exhaustion that rest doesn't fix, this isn't in your head.
The brutal truth? Standard blood tests miss 80% of what's actually causing your postpartum fatigue.
You're not "just tired." You're not weak. You're not imagining it.
You're depleted - and there are specific, testable reasons why.
Inside This FREE Comprehensive Guide, You'll Discover:
✅ The complete blood test checklist your GP isn't ordering (but should be) - from thyroid panels to hidden nutrient deficiencies
✅ Why "normal" results can still mean you're severely depleted - the critical difference between NHS ranges and optimal ranges that actually support energy
✅ The #1 cause of postpartum fatigue that affects nearly every new mum but is rarely properly tested (hint: it's not what you think)
✅ Exact scripts to get the testing you need - including what to say at your 6-week checkup, even when your GP is dismissive
✅ The truth about postpartum thyroid problems - why TSH alone will miss most issues and which tests you MUST request
✅ How hormonal imbalances are sabotaging your energy - and which hormone tests reveal the root cause
✅ What to do when the NHS system fails you - alternative testing options including HTMA and comprehensive hormone analysis that reveal what blood tests miss
✅ BONUS: Complete symptom tracker - document your experience professionally to strengthen your case and stop being dismissed
This Guide Is For You If:
💔 You wake up exhausted no matter how much sleep you manage to get
💔 Your GP has told you your blood work is "normal" but you can barely function
💔 You've been offered antidepressants before anyone checked your iron, thyroid, B12, or hormones
💔 You're experiencing hair loss, brain fog, anxiety, or feeling cold all the time
💔 You're tired of being dismissed with "all new mums are tired"
💔 You know in your gut something is wrong and you want ANSWERS, not excuses
Stop Accepting "All New Mums Are Tired" as an Answer
Your exhaustion has a root cause.
It could be iron deficiency (even with "normal" results). It could be thyroid dysfunction that TSH alone won't catch. It could be B vitamin depletion, hormonal imbalances, or mineral deficiencies that standard tests completely miss.
But you'll never know if you don't test properly.
This guide shows you exactly:
- Which tests to request
- How to interpret your results
- What to do when your GP refuses
- Where to get comprehensive testing privately
- How to finally feel like yourself again