frumwomenshealth

Podcast! What is a Bodeket Tahara?

Since I mention the title in my podcast intro, I thought it might be useful to explain what a Bodeket Tahara is and what she does! For the original blog post – https://frumwomens.health.blog/2019/11/24/what-is-a-bodeket-tahara/

Yes! Birth Control side effects ARE real.

From the number of blogposts and podcasts I’ve done on birth control, you might think I’m passionate about contraception. 😉 No, actually, I’m just a temendous believer in making informed decisions around family planning! And, the fact is that most* women either consider or use some method of birth control during their reproductive years. MyContinue reading “Yes! Birth Control side effects ARE real.”

Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 3 – last one!)

Ok – we made it to the final post of this series. I think this one is fun. Let’s jump straight in. Does it really matter when I take the pill? For SPOTTING: I can’t stress enough how important it is to be consistent on timing from a Taharas HaMishpacha standpoint. The #1 thing youContinue reading “Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 3 – last one!)”

Podcast! IUDs – Part 2

More of the IUD conversation – In Part 1 we covered: what they are, where you get one, how much they cost and how they work. Now in Part 2 we’ll discuss: picking the right IUD, pros & cons, and side effects (…and here’s where most of the Taharas HaMishpacha questions come up!) I postedContinue reading “Podcast! IUDs – Part 2”

Podcast! IUDs – Part 1

It’s been so long since I put out a new podcast, but beH this will be followed by more in quicker succession! We have a lot to discuss. 😉 Let’s talk IUDs (intrauterine devices)! Taharas HaMishpacha adds another dimension to the “IUD conversation” for frum women. I’m here to make sure you have the infoContinue reading “Podcast! IUDs – Part 1”

Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 2.5)

In Part 3 we’re going to cover: Does it really matter when I take the pill? What do I do if I miss the pill? How long do I wait in between packs? But first – just a tiny bit of the relevant theory. Actually, it’s a stretch to call it theory. Let’s call itContinue reading “Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 2.5)”

Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 2)

In the last post we talked a little bit about the reasons for taking birth control pills, and how estrogen and progesterone work together to support the uterine lining. I am not going to take this opportunity to dive deep into hormones (that’s a topic to discuss all on its own), but I’ll share aContinue reading “Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 2)”

Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 1)

This question opens the door to soooo much information, so let’s take it one bit at a time. First of all, to know if you’re taking your pill correctly, we need to know why you’re taking a birth control pill. There are two primary reasons that women take birth control pills: Contraception – to preventContinue reading “Q&A: Am I taking my birth control pills correctly? (Part 1)”

Getting Back to Business

As the school year (finally!) gets underway, I’m looking forward to having time to put out more posts and podcasts. Davening for the health and and safety of Klal Yisroel and Humanity… and for the children: joyous educational hours that take place ourtside the home. 🙂 I’ve recieved some very motivating feedback over the lastContinue reading “Getting Back to Business”

Just a bit more about Mind and Mood…

Disclaimer: While I love a good conversation about feelings, in-depth talk about psychology and neuroscience is mostly out of my scope. Just a few weeks ago*, I asked Leah Subar to talk on my podcast about her work with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and how it can help women struggling with a variety ofContinue reading “Just a bit more about Mind and Mood…”