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...
Can you still get genital warts if you use condoms?
Genital warts can be caused by some types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), and can appear on the genital area, in and around the anus, and in some rare cases in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Can you prevent postpartum hemorrhage?
Postpartum hemorrhage is heavy and dangerous bleeding following childbirth if you lose more than 500 ml of blood, postpartum hemorrhage will be diagnosed. Thankfully, the chances of hemorrhaging are statistically...
Baby carriers: will you like a mei tai?
Baby carriers are a great and practical way of getting your baby around town, and can also be really helpful inside the house if you have one of those babies...