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Hey Reader, Periods suck….I’ve never known a mom who enjoys being on period, especially after having kids. So, let me know if this story sounds familiar… One month it would last 3-4 days, the next month it would last almost 2 weeks. I can’t even remember the number of pills I’ve tried or been on over the years. But one thing is certain - over these years, I’ve had horrible GI issues, migraines, and other random health issues I’ve never been able to get a handle on (no matter how healthy my lifestyle has been). Fast forward to having kids - something about our periods after kids just doesn’t hit the same. They’re heavier. More painful. More uncomfortable. And if you guessed my doctor’s solution was to try a new pill, you guessed right. It wasn’t until the end of 2023 where I had a period for OVER ONE MONTH that I finally made the decision to get off the pill. But I didn’t ditch birth control completely, I switched to a natural method of birth control known as Natural Cycles - the only FDA cleared birth control app. (That means, you should be able to get it covered through your insurance btw 🥳) Its works via it's unique system that tracks your basal body temperature to predict your most fertile windows, ovulation, and of course period days**. Pretty neat, huh?
All this to say, if your story sounds similar to mine, I encourage you to take your health back into YOUR own hands, mamas. You deserve to feel good in the body you're in without having to rely on hormonal birth control. Try Natural Cycles today and use code: MOMAFTERBABY for 20% off an annual plan! Keep at it mamas, you're doing a killer job at the mom stuff and beyond. Until next time, **Natural cycles cannot guarantee pregnancy or 100% effective contraception. You must be 18+ to use Natural Cycles & it does not protect against STIs. |
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by Karissa Whitman (Motherhood Blogger, Writer, & Mom of 2)
Helping postpartum moms find community, support, and education throughout the difficult seasons of motherhood!
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