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”
Tag Archives: Pregnancy
When and Why is Pregnancy Spacing Important?
How long should a woman wait to get pregnant after a C Section? Why wait? And does it matter (medically) how quickly a generally healthy woman gets pregnant if she hasn’t had a C Section? Note: I want to make sure this was clear – if a woman wants spacing of over a year andContinue reading “When and Why is Pregnancy Spacing Important?”
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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