Episode #18: Period Problems, Fertility Awareness Method and Learning Your Cycles with Michal Vande Kamp
Michal Vande Kamp, women’s health dietitian, teaches us all the things we need to know about our menstrual cycles. Whether you are trying to conceive, trying to avoid getting pregnant, OR simply want to learn more about your body + reduce PMS symptoms and improve your nutrition, you’re going to want to listen to this one!
What we discussed in this episode:
- Breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle
- Fertility awareness method for trying to conceive OR preventing pregnancy
- Why you should be having a monthly cycle and what to do if you’re not
- Pros and cons of birth control
- How to support your body while on birth control and after transitioning off of it
- Causes for irregular periods and how to improve this through diet and lifestyle
- Resources for dietitians who want to learn more about this area of nutrition
CONNECT WITH MICHAL:
- Follow her on IG at @nutrition_with_michal
- Work with Michal: Nutritionwithmichal.com
Affiliate Links & other resources mentioned in this episode:
- Tune into my gut health episode with RD Bethany Frazier here
- FullWell Affiliate Link (prenatal supplements) – WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off – shop here
- Vooray Bags – code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off – shop here (affiliate link)
- ALOHA Bars – WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save (affiliate) – shop here
- Atomic Habits Book (eligible for CEUs! Affiliate link)
- Kaely – Women’s Health RD
- Nutrition By Robyn – Women’s Health RD
- Laura Schoenfeld, RD
- Funktional Nutrition Podcast
Fertility Awareness Method/Tracking Resources Mentioned (these are affiliate links)
- Easy@home basal thermometer – shop
- Easy@home ovulation/pregnancy tests – shop
- The Fifth Vital Sign book – affiliate link
- Fertility Friday Podcast info
CONNECT WITH ME:
- Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
- Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more
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