Ep. 216: Birth Control Didn't Provide the Relief It Promised, with Kaleigh Van Middendorp

When Kaleigh started having periods in high school, it kept her from class, theatre, and a normal life. But weren't cramps a "normal" part of periods? She hoped birth control would provide the relief she needed, but that wasn't her story. Hear just a few of the ways birth control affected her life and how she eventually found answers. Because of her journey, she is now passionate about empowering other young girls and women to know how to care for their reproductive health.NOTE: This episode does use the terms sex and sexually active.GUEST BIO: Kaleigh Van Middendorp is the executive director of Guiding Star, Souland in Orange City, Iowa. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Northwestern College and is a certified fertility care practitioner as well as a certified doula. But for today's episode, what matters the most is that she's a woman who knows what it's like to go through women's health issues. SHOW NOTES:Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 53: Is the Receptiva test best for Endometriosis diagnosis?, with Dr. Nicholas KongoasaEp. 72: Naprotechnology, with Dr. PakizEp. 91: Ovarian Wedge Resection, with Dr. Christine HemphillEp. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi WhittakerEp. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick YeungWoven Intro SessionsSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...