Post partum is part of pregnancy. It is the 6 to 8 weeks after having a baby. For a new mom These weeks can be a very stressful, challenging and confusing for new moms. Read on for great post partum stress survival tips to make this precious new mother/child transitional period less stressful, less traumatic, easier and more enjoyable for you and your new baby. As a midwife I put a lot of thought and effort into my pregnancy and birthing experience. My first son was born at home in a ... Read More

“I have had a boyfriend for over two years. He wants to have sex without a condom and says he will pull out before he ejaculates. The other day my boyfriend and I were fooling around a lot but we did not go all the way. He ejaculated near my vagina but that was it. Is it possible to get pregnant without having sex?” Well the first thing any doctor will say is ANYTHING is possible. Basically, if any semen was near your vagina, it is possible for you to get pregnant. It only takes ... Read More

1. Make sure you have a healthy lifestyle and diet 6 months before you are pregnant. The health of both mother and father before your baby is even conceived is important for a happy healthy pregnancy. When asked, everyone, without exception, maintains that they eat a healthy diet, but this can vary widely. One book which is definitely worth reading is Eat Right 4 Your Type by Dr J J d’Adamo. 2. Enjoy your pregnancy A mother who is happy, calm and confident ... Read More

So you want to get pregnant? You may be wondering what’s taking so long. “Why does it seem so difficult?” you may ask. “Why can’t I seem to get pregnant?” I had all these questions and more. I wanted to know how to get pregnant fast. First, let’s talk about the odds of getting pregnant in any given monthly cycle. One study cited a couple’s chance of getting pregnant within the first month of trying at about 25%, while ... Read More