menstrual cycle

  • Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

    Every woman has her own unique menstrual cycle. A cycle refers to the number of days from one period to the first day of the following period. If you understanding your cycle, you'll by ready for your period, you can predict ovulation, and you will recognize signs that might mean you're pregnant.

  • Is This Considered Irregular?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    They say a cycle is 28 days. Do you calculate the first day you get your period to first day of the next month's period to get this number? If I sometimes get my period one or two days earlier, is that considered irregular? Thanks.

  • When Will Menses Return After Weaning?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I breast fed my baby for 5 months. My question is, how long after stopping breast feeding should I expect to start my first period?

  • Is This Considered Irregular?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    They say a cycle is 28 days. Do you calculate the first day you get your period to first day of the next month's period to get this number? If I sometimes get my period one or two days earlier, is that considered irregular? Thanks.

  • When Will Menses Return After Weaning?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I breast fed my baby for 5 months. My question is, how long after stopping breast feeding should I expect to start my first period?

  • Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

    Every woman has her own unique menstrual cycle. A cycle refers to the number of days from one period to the first day of the following period. If you understanding your cycle, you'll by ready for your period, you can predict ovulation, and you will recognize signs that might mean you're pregnant.