Adoption 105: Healing after placing your child for adoption
Choosing adoption is one of the biggest decisions of your life. As you explore what adoption means , how to find the right adoption provider , how to find the right adoptive family , and how to navigate open adoption , it’s also important to learn about what to expect after placement, as it may […]
The Mommy Club: To join, or not to join?
I am a planner and I always have been. When I travel, I plan my entire trip down to the hour, if not the minute. I know which mode of transportation is best and I build in “free time.” I know where I am going and how I’m going to get there. That applies not […]
How to deal with an unplanned pregnancy
So you’re pregnant… and you aren’t sure how to feel about that. Maybe you took a pregnancy test a few minutes ago and are still digesting the news, or maybe you’ve had your suspicions for a while because of your late period, tender breasts, and feelings of nausea. Whatever you’re feeling and thinking right now, […]
Swaddle this: How to plan for a baby
We talk a lot about preventing pregnancy, but not today. This Friday we want to help you figure out what to do when you know you are ready to have a baby. (Well, maybe one birth control reference won’t hurt. Here’s where you can find the most effective methods available .) Okay. On with the […]
While you’re in there: Birth control for right after having a baby
Planning for a baby can be overwhelming. You’re dealing with prenatal care, setting up a nursery, making a birth plan, and simply preparing to be responsible for a new life. But the real work starts when you get that newborn home—and the last thing you’re going to want to worry about is an unplanned pregnancy. […]
Keep on suckin’
Breastfeeding is awesome for your baby. Not so awesome as a birth control method, unless you meet three conditions . Here are some reliable, low-maintenance birth control options for breastfeeding moms . original post
Breastfeeding: good for baby—and for mom’s birth control
Effective birth control isn’t always a product made by a pharmaceutical company… sometimes our own bodies take care of it for us. Breastfeeding, if done a certain way, can be one of those times. In the first six months after birth, breastfeeding provides many benefits to a new mom and baby—and effective contraception can be […]
