Modern Nurture
On Modern Nurture, we’ll look to experts in thought provoking interviews, we’ll look to our biology to unpack the instincts and processes we’ve forgotten in the modern era, and we’ll have heart to heart conversations with real moms from every background as we seek to build a community where every mother and mom-to-be can find relatability and support. I am really excited about a segment of this show, called moms on the ground, where we’ll play real stories and clips from audience members.
Modern Nurture
Two Years No Period While Breastfeeding...Then This Happened
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How I Got My Period Back While Breastfeeding (After 2+ Years)
After nursing my daughter for over two years with no period, I finally figured out what my body was actually waiting for — and it wasn't what I expected.
Most of the advice out there focuses on one thing: nurse less. But your body is running a much more complex calculation. In this video, I break down the three levers that affect postpartum ovulation, and walk through exactly what I changed (some intentionally, some by accident) to finally get my cycle back.
What I cover:
- Why your body suppresses ovulation — and why "just nurse less" misses the point
- The energy signals your body needs to feel safe enough to ovulate
- How intense exercise was silently keeping my hormones flat
- The unexpected thing that finally brought my period back
- What to expect when your cycle returns (it can be a lot)
This is for the health-conscious, high-functioning moms who are doing everything "right" and still waiting. Your body isn't broken — it's protecting you.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Why Your Body Says No
1:39 Lever 1: Energy & Nutrition
3:33 Lever 2: Stress & Exercise
4:23 The Turning Point
4:43 Signs of Recovery
6:06 What to Expect When Your Cycle Returns
6:50 Wrap-Up