Conceiving naturally in your thirties
Are you trying to conceive in your thirties, and wondering what your chances are of getting pregnant naturally and relatively quickly? Are you curious about steps you can undertake to...
How to talk to your teenager about sex
Talking to your teenager about sex is always an awkward venture whether you initiate the conversation or your teen does, and whether you advocate abstinence or don't have philosophical objections...
Taking the morning after pill
The morning after pill should never be relied upon as a regular form of contraception, but can be a solution for women who had unprotected sex, or for women who...
Great juicer recipes for postpartum mothers
There is no question about it every postpartum body needs some tender, love and care! In the days after you give birth to your baby, you'll feel sore, low on...
Potty training tips for toddlers
Learning to independently use the potty and not relying on diapers anymore is a pretty big milestone in the life of each toddler! Many parents are very anxious about this...
Postpartum hemorrhage treatment
Postpartum hemorrhage is a large amount of bleeding immediately after a woman has given birth. Every woman bleeds a little after giving birth, but a postpartum hemorrhage involves aggressive bleeding...
Pregnant with endometriosis - what to expect?
Endometriosis the overgrowth of the uterine lining in other pelvic organs is not an uncommon cause of infertility. While it can be hard to conceive naturally with endometriosis, some women...
Setting up bedtime routines for toddlers
"Can I have some water?", "Will you read me another book?", "But I am not tired"... If you have a toddler, these bed-time avoidance statements should sound familiar to you...
Menopause symptoms
The menopause doesn't actually technically begin until you have not had a menstrual period for 12 months. But the premenopausal stage, which can drag on for a fair bit, does...
How to make cosleeping with a baby safe
Cosleeping has a bad reputation. Many pediatricians consider it to be unsafe, and warn about the dangers of smothering your baby. Many non-Western cultures still practice bed sharing with their...