Archive for March, 2011
When to get pregnant
Many women want to know when to get pregnant – in other words, which times during their menstrual cycle are most suitable days to have intercourse if they are hoping to conceive a baby. Unless you want to rely on far-fetched theories for which there is no proof, like lunar fertility enhancement, there is only [...]
When does a newborn’s cord stump fall off?
Cord stumps are just a little intimidating for many parents. While you are carefully caring for your newborn’s umbilical cord stump, you might well be wondering – and perhaps worrying – whether everything is going according to plan. When does a newborn’s cord stump fall off, and are you caring for it in the right [...]
Active ingredient in morning after pill safe for regular use?
The morning after pill is, of course, emergency contraception. It’s available over the counter to women aged 17 and over in the US, and costs between $10 and $70. It does not prevent fertilization of an egg, but it does prevent the implantation of said egg into the lining of the uterus. The ethical implications, [...]
Benefits of using a menstrual cup
A what!? Yes, you read that right – a menstrual cup! Who said that tampons or sanitary pads are your only option for that time of the month? Reusable menstrual cups like the Diva Cup and the Moon Cup (which are, basically, the same thing) are silicone cups that collect your menstrual flow each month. [...]
What to do when your newborn just won’t sleep?
Tiny babies’ sleeping patterns greatly differ from the sleeping patterns of adults, or even older kids. Everybody knows that newborns sleep a lot. But that does not necessarily mean they’ll sleep when you want them to – especially at night. Newborns have trouble telling day and night apart, especially in the early weeks. So what [...]
Sore nipples while breastfeeding
Are you pregnant and preparing for breastfeeding? Or did you just give birth and have already started nursing? Whether you are worried about avoiding sore nipples while breastfeeding, or already have them, we have some tips for you. Many women experience some degree of sore nipples when they just start our breastfeeding their new baby, [...]
Breastfeeding moms less competent?
There are many well-known and well-document benefits to breastfeeding. They range from fewer food allergies, to a reduced chance of obesity later in life, and protection from a range of illnesses. Breastfed children have been shown to have (slightly, yes) higher IQs than their formula-fed counterparts, and breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer for [...]
Top tips for a healthy pregnancy
Every pregnant woman wants to look after her health the best she can – but what does that mean? Navigating through the journey that is pregnancy can be hard. It’s easy to get lost because there is a lot of contradictory advice out there. Top tips for a healthy pregnancy could take up a whole [...]
Why is breastfeeding in public controversial?
There is nothing sweeter than a little baby, is there? If you are the mom of a little one, you’ll no doubt have noticed that they attract a lot of attention, coos, and tender looks. Unless, of course, you are breastfeeding them at the time. Formula-feeding mothers tell me that most restaurants are happy to [...]
Scared of needles but would like an epidural?
There is no doubt that epidural anesthesia is the single most effective pain reliever during labor and birth. Are you among the women who would rather not experience pain that you don’t have to – but you’re scared of needles? Though epidurals work like a dream for the majority of women who choose them, having [...]
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