Is it the eggnog… or is your uterus just choosing chaos?

In this holiday mini episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney, a labor & delivery nurse, and Dr. Meghan, OB-GYN, break down why your period might feel late, heavier, crampier, or totally off during the holidays.

From stress and travel to sleep disruption, routine changes, food, and alcohol, they explain how holiday life can impact your hormones and menstrual cycle — and why this happens even if your periods are usually predictable.

They cover:

• Why stress can delay or worsen your period

• How travel and poor sleep affect ovulation

• Why cramps and bleeding can feel worse this time of year

• When holiday cycle changes are normal — and when to check in with your provider

If your period ...