Laura’s Story

Anxiety • Stomach Pain • Mood Swings • Poor Sleep • Low Mood

“I blamed motherhood for my exhaustion, but the real issue was my gut and hormones. Now, I’m not just surviving - I’m thriving.”

"After having kids, I just accepted that fatigue, mood swings, and gut issues were my new normal—until I realized they didn’t have to be."

Laura, a nurse and mother of two, always had regular cycles—until postpartum life hit. "I brushed off the anxiety, irritability, and abdominal pain as just part of motherhood," she admits. Despite her medical background, gaps in her understanding of hormonal health left her frustrated. A gastroenterology referral via the NHS yielded no answers, so she turned to holistic care.

The Wake-Up Call

Years on hormonal contraception had masked underlying imbalances. "The pill worked for me, but I never questioned what it might be doing to me," she reflects. Post-children, symptoms escalated: "I’d blame stress or lack of sleep, but tracking my cycle revealed clear patterns. That’s when I knew it wasn’t just ‘life.’"

A Two-Pronged Approach

Testing uncovered gut dysbiosis, linking her digestive pain and PMS. "Seeing the lab results was a lightbulb moment. We targeted supplements and diet tweaks—no drastic overhauls, just strategic changes." Within weeks, her energy stabilized, moods evened out, and gut symptoms vanished. "It wasn’t magic; it was science tailored to my body."

Cycle Syncing as a Game-Changer

Learning fertility awareness was revelatory. "Charting my cycle felt overwhelming at first, but now it’s second nature. I understand why I feel more social one week and need quiet the next—and my husband gets it too." Small food swaps (like nutrient-dense snacks over biscuits) made a big difference. "I thought I ate well, but I wasn’t eating for my hormones."

Her Message to Other Mothers

"Don’t write off symptoms as ‘just part of parenting.’ If your body feels off, dig deeper. A few months of focused care gave me back my energy—and my sanity."