We discuss why meds in pregnancy and breastfeeding deserve so much conversation, when and how to discuss them with your medical provider, and what resources you can use to empower yourself as a patient and mother! **All of this content, including the links I mentioned in the podcast, can be accessed in the original blogpostContinue reading “Podcast! Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding”
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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 –Â 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!)Â 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 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)”
Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
As I was working on my “Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy” podcast, I realized medications (aka medicines or prescriptions) in pregnancy and breastfeeding (aka lactation) definitely deserved their own post with links (scroll straight down for those!) and more explanation (read on, my friend!). Why do medications deserve so much attention? When grown adults takeContinue reading “Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding”
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy – Preconception Care
This episode discusses what you can do to prepare for a health pregnancy. We cover: Genetic screening Exercise and weight Vitamins Immunizations Oral health Chronic disease/mental health management Medication review Timing conception See the MotherToBaby website for more information on medications, as well as medical conditions and immunizations. The fact sheets are clear and conciseContinue reading “Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy – Preconception Care”
Postpartum Birth Control & Family Planning
This episode covers birth control and family planning after birth and while breastfeeding, including breastfeeding as a form of birth control, as well as hashkafic considerations. Comments and feedback on the podcast quality are welcome! This is still so new to me. 🙂 A couple of points that I realize may not have been clear,Continue reading “Postpartum Birth Control & Family Planning”
Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage)
This is such a sensitive subject and painful to many women. I’ve done my best to clearly and simply present some facts about pregnancy loss (miscarriage) and the medical process, as well as to share some thoughts on supporting women experiencing a pregnancy loss through both words and actions. As always, feedback is welcome inContinue reading “Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage)”
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