199 | How to Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding + Postpartum

Postpartum Fertility, FIAT - Let It Be & the Return of Your CycleGot baby fever while you're still breastfeeding? You're not alone — and today I'm walking you through what's actually happening hormonally in your body during this postpartum, nursing season, plus how to say "fiat" (let it be) to God's timing for your next pregnancy.We start with Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Mary's own "fiat" to Gabriel, then get into the nerdy fertility science. What is prolactin and how can it suppress ovulation? What does weaning actually do to your hormone timeline? And what about other root-cause issues — such as the thyroid, gut, adrenals, inflammation — and can they keep your cycle from bouncing back?Episode Highlights:Why prolactin can suppress your ovulatory hormones (FSH, estrogen, LH, progesterone) while breastfeedingWhat actually happens hormonally when you wean — and why it can take 2 to 6 cycles to fully resetThe Mary "FIAT" framework for surrendering your fertility timeline to God's planRoot-cause yellow flags to watch for postpartum: sleep, gut health, inflammation, mood, and stress hormonesWhy charting your biomarkers matters even before your cycle has returnedA personal, slightly hilarious story about how Bekah's second son was conceived — and what she'd do differently nowResources & Links:✨I’m sharing a free thyroid labs resource that can help you uncover a major root issue many women never get fully tested for, click here: bekahyawn.com/thyroidlabs ✨ Join Fertility Framework: If you're ready for deeper support, personalized cycle guidance, and faith-filled encouragement, come join me inside Fertility Framework! This is a space where you AND your husband can learn about the science of your cycle while keeping God in the center of your fertility journey and growing towards Him together. Read the testimonies & enroll here: bekahyawn.com/course   ✨If you would like personal support on your journey but are not sure how to get started, book a free 10-minute consult with me here: bekahyawn.com/consult