Breastfeeding & Your Period
Breastfeeding & Your Period: Navigating Postpartum Fertility & Hormonal Health
The postpartum period can be a time of confusion and uncertainty, especially when it comes to your body’s changes. One of the most common questions new moms have is: When will my period return?
In this class, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how breastfeeding impacts your menstrual cycle and fertility. You’ll learn how to confidently understand the signs your body is giving you and how to make informed decisions about your fertility, family planning, and postpartum recovery.
What you’ll learn in this class:
- Understanding the Postpartum Phase: What is "postpartum" really and how long does it last?
- How Breastfeeding Affects Your Cycle: The role of prolactin and other hormones in delaying your period.
- What to Expect: The range of what’s "normal" when it comes to the return of your period.
- Pregnancy Prevention During Breastfeeding: Natural, evidence-based methods like Lactational Amenorrhea (LAM) and Ecological Breastfeeding.
- Using Fertility Awareness in the Postpartum Phase: How to track your fertility signs before your period returns and make empowered decisions about your family planning.
- Supporting Your Hormonal Health: Tips for nourishing your body and supporting hormonal balance during this crucial time.
Whether you’re pregnant, within two years postpartum, or just beginning to learn about breastfeeding and its impacts, this class is a perfect resource to guide you through this journey with confidence.
Gain clarity. Feel empowered. Make informed decisions.
You'll get clear, science-backed insights into how breastfeeding affects your fertility, including ways to track fertility signs even before your period returns. You'll learn about natural, evidence-based methods for pregnancy prevention, how to support your hormonal health, and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about your postpartum recovery and family planning.