Isabel Rose | Congenital Lyme Disease, Motherhood & Finding Hope When the System Fails You

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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