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  • Just Say NO! to BPA

    BPA and other endocrine disrupting chemicals are linked to infertility, cancers and malformations. Want to reduce your exposure? These six simple steps will help!

  • A strange new journey

    Hi,

    My name is Melissa & I am currently pregnant with my first baby! My husband & I are over-joyed with the news. I have pollycystic ovarian syndrome & didn't think I could get pregnant easily, but it took just two months!

    I am about 8 weeks along & am having a bad day. Morning sickness kicked in about 2 weeks ago. That has not been fun. Foods I used to love I can't stomach anymore & I never know what Im in the mood for. Nothing tastes the same as it used to. I don't enjoy eating right now.

  • Birthing Begins In The Brain

    There are three important hormone groups for birthing: endorphins (the pleasure hormones), oxytocin (the love hormone), and prolactin (the mothering hormone). The trick to having a more comfortable birth is, first, understanding what triggers their release and, second, being able to control when they are released and in what quantities.

  • Specific HPT for Testing Early?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My question is simple. The first day of my menstrual cycle was on 13 June. My husband and I had sex on 23rd, 24th, 28th & 29th of June. My next period is not due until Thursday 12th July.

    Is it possible to find out if I am pregnant, now? I have tried a home pregnancy test and it has come up negative. Is it too early to find out by a home test, or do I need to see my doctor, just to make sure? Is there a specific home test that I can do to find out?

    Thank you very much for your help

  • Is Stress Getting You Down?

    Do you feel "beaten up," tired, achy, stressed out, anxious, depressed, forgetful, headachy, or lacking energy and focus? You may be experiencing a three-pronged assault on your body and mind consisting of: non-stop stress, a shortage of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, and your ever-shifting hormones.

  • Bonding Matters: The Chemistry of Attachment

    Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and "instructions" to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and society.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Migraines

    Migraine headaches are different from stress or tension headaches. Migraine headaches are a type of vascular headache that is a result from blood vessels dilating in the brain. Migraine headaches are like a lottery when it comes to pregnancy.

  • What Couples Need To Know About Infertility

    Infertility is a common but frequently treatable condition. It affects one couple out of six and becomes more common with increasing age. When should you see a specialists? How can you be prepared for that appointment? Be your own best advocate with a basic knowledge of the comprehensive infertility evaluation, even before going to the doctor.

  • A strange new journey

    Hi,

    My name is Melissa & I am currently pregnant with my first baby! My husband & I are over-joyed with the news. I have pollycystic ovarian syndrome & didn't think I could get pregnant easily, but it took just two months!

    I am about 8 weeks along & am having a bad day. Morning sickness kicked in about 2 weeks ago. That has not been fun. Foods I used to love I can't stomach anymore & I never know what Im in the mood for. Nothing tastes the same as it used to. I don't enjoy eating right now.

  • Just Say NO! to BPA

    BPA and other endocrine disrupting chemicals are linked to infertility, cancers and malformations. Want to reduce your exposure? These six simple steps will help!

  • Specific HPT for Testing Early?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My question is simple. The first day of my menstrual cycle was on 13 June. My husband and I had sex on 23rd, 24th, 28th & 29th of June. My next period is not due until Thursday 12th July.

    Is it possible to find out if I am pregnant, now? I have tried a home pregnancy test and it has come up negative. Is it too early to find out by a home test, or do I need to see my doctor, just to make sure? Is there a specific home test that I can do to find out?

    Thank you very much for your help

  • Bonding Matters: The Chemistry of Attachment

    Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and "instructions" to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and society.

  • Is Stress Getting You Down?

    Do you feel "beaten up," tired, achy, stressed out, anxious, depressed, forgetful, headachy, or lacking energy and focus? You may be experiencing a three-pronged assault on your body and mind consisting of: non-stop stress, a shortage of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, and your ever-shifting hormones.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Migraines

    Migraine headaches are different from stress or tension headaches. Migraine headaches are a type of vascular headache that is a result from blood vessels dilating in the brain. Migraine headaches are like a lottery when it comes to pregnancy.

  • Birthing Begins In The Brain

    There are three important hormone groups for birthing: endorphins (the pleasure hormones), oxytocin (the love hormone), and prolactin (the mothering hormone). The trick to having a more comfortable birth is, first, understanding what triggers their release and, second, being able to control when they are released and in what quantities.

  • What Couples Need To Know About Infertility

    Infertility is a common but frequently treatable condition. It affects one couple out of six and becomes more common with increasing age. When should you see a specialists? How can you be prepared for that appointment? Be your own best advocate with a basic knowledge of the comprehensive infertility evaluation, even before going to the doctor.