Natural Family Planning (NFP) is often the modern alternative to invasive infertility correction procedures. It is also an effective form of contraceptive. Used correctly, NFP is 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy. NFP is completely drug free, completely reducing the common long term side effects of birth control pills.
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Natural Family Planning – The Basics
June 14th, 2010STD Related Infertility
May 27th, 2010Ah… Venus, the Goddess of Love. The name speaks of love, and the origin for the dreaded words “venereal disease.” Two words no sane human wants to hear.
The name speaks of love, and the origin for the dreaded words “venereal disease.” Two words no sane human wants to hear.
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Exercising During Pregnancy
May 18th, 2010Pregnancy is an exciting time, and many women wonder: is it okay to keep up my exercise routine? This article discusses the role of exercise and some safety precautions during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, a lot of changes occur in your body. If you are used to exercising you may wonder if it’s okay to continue, or you may have been thinking about starting to exercise to better prepare yourself for labor.
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Planning For a Natural Childbirth
April 27th, 2010There are things an expectant mother can to to help prepare herself for natural childbirth. Learn how journaling, self-hypnosis, perineal massage, and other techniques can help.
“I am in awe of anyone who gives birth without drugs. I don’t know how you do it!” – Kim Cohen, a new mother who received an epidural during labor
A woman’s uterus is beautifully equipped to push a baby out without chemical assistance. Yet 75-90% of American women today receive painkillers during childbirth. Many hospitals even consider epidurals routine in the practice of labor and delivery. Read the rest of this entry »
In Vitro Fertilization – what is it?
April 5th, 2010Infertile couples are faced with the decision to begin In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatments every year. Most of these couples are great candidates to actually go through the procedure with the only factor stopping many of these candidates from continuing is the financial issues that IVF brings with it.
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Identifying Your Cycle. Part 2
March 12th, 2010…continued
Now that we’ve covered observing your mucus phase, let’s move on to charting your basal body temperature (BBT). There are many sample sights available on the Internet. Just type, “Basal Body Temperature Charts”, into your search engine and you’ll be on your way. There are also sample charts for copying in the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, The Infinitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, by Toni Weschler.
First, you will need to purchase a BBT thermometer. Yes, there is a specific thermometer for this charting method. A regular thermometer will not work. I was a victim of this misunderstanding when I first began NFP, boy was I confused.
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Identifying Your Cycle. Part 1
February 22nd, 2010In this article we will cover how to identify your cycle and make it work to your advantage. Once a woman is aware of her cycle and the signs she must look for, Natural Family Planning (NFP) becomes much less complicated.
For many interested in implementing of Natural Family Planning, your first question may be, “Where do I start?”.
Most of us are aware of our menstrual cycles. We should also be aware of our fertility cycle. This includes reading your basal body temperature and noting changes in your cervical mucus.
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Touch and Massage, Your Baby Craves It!
February 2nd, 2010Infant massage is a wonderful way to improve your baby’s circulation and relaxation. It is also a great opportunity for you to develop a true closeness with your child.
In the womb, your baby is constantly supported. Movement is always present, whether it is your exercise routine, or just the gentle breathing as you sleep.
Don’t be afraid to touch your child. To rub the back, arms, legs, neck and face. Infant massage may begin as early as one month of age, when the umbilical cord is completely fallen off and healed.
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How Do You Spell Relief?
January 15th, 2010You have made it through nine months of eating healthy and exercise, of cravings and back pain, now comes … labor.
Pregnancy was a breeze until about two months before my due date and my doctor started talking about all the different types of relief available during labor, from an epidural to an exercise ball. Read the rest of this entry »
Is It Harmful to Take Antidepressants While Pregnant?
December 25th, 2009Although pregnancy is one of the most joyful times of a woman’s life, as many as 20 percent experience depression at this time. This is not only difficult for the expectant mother, but it can harm the health of the fetus.
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