Postpartum recovery and housework
Having a baby is quite an event! Not only does your life change with the addition of a little one (whether it's your first or tenth!), but most new mothers...
When will your episiotomy wound heal?
An episiotomy is that infamous surgical cut in your vagina during the latter stages of childbirth. If you have have had an episiotomy and received stitches, your vaginal area will...
Bleeding in between periods
Bleeding in between menstrual periods can have many different causes. Irregular bleeding can be the result of medications (including birth control methods that use hormones), or can simply be a...
When after birth can I have sex?
Congratulations on your new baby! Now that you have given birth, you may be wondering when it is "safe" to have sex again. No matter how you gave birth vaginally...
How to get pregnant with endometriosis
The uterus is lined with a tissue called the endometrium, which allows a fertilized egg to implant. It is this tissue that is normally expelled with each menstruation, unless you...
Blocked fallopian tubes - treatment
Blocked fallopian tubes are a common fertility problem, because the blockage means sperm can't pass through toward the egg, and fertilize it. Some of the causes of blocked fallopian tubes...
Baby blues - is it normal?
Many women feel moody and can't hold back their tears in the days after giving birth. You've got a newborn you are "in love" with your baby and so happy...
What to expect from postpartum sex
Is sex any different after pushing a baby out? Will your partner notice the difference, and will it feel the same for you? When after giving birth can you do...
Tips on how to get pregnant with PCOS
Do you suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and would like to have a baby? You probably already know that PCOS can cause infertility, and may be worried about your chances...
How active should you be in the days after giving birth?
In countries throughout the world, tradition dictates that women should rest for 40 days after giving birth. Whether it's India, Russia, Japan, or Europe, many cultures traditionally confine women to...