For women who are sensitive to birth control, don't have access to it or who are not interested in taking synthetic hormones, natural birth control methods can help prevent pregnancy. These methods are not as reliable as hormonal birth control or...
More couples are interested in family planning to reduce the risk of pregnancy early in the marriage while incorporating natural birth control methods. The options for regulating the menstrual cycle and creating a natural birth control method will...
In the rhythm method, a women counts 14 days after her period and abstains from sex for about 3 days around this 14-day point. This assumes that all women ovulate on day 14 of their cycle (which they don't), and that sperm only lives inside a...
Natural birth control methods do not rely on either hormones or contraceptive tools to prevent pregnancy; instead, these methods focus on identifying the days when a woman is ovulating and avoiding sexual intercourse for several days around that...
It took nine months to get here, and the result will be a beautiful -- and hopefully healthy -- baby. You have prepared the nursery, bought enough outfits to last her through the first year and prepared an array of toys to greet her when she comes...
Laboring and birthing in water is becoming a popular choice for many moms. In Europe, it is often offered as a routine option, and now many U.S. hospitals are offering this choice to their patients. For the low risk to mom and baby, water births...
There are several options for women who want to try natural birth control techniques. The rhythm method is one of the oldest forms of natural birth control, but also one of the least effective. The Standard Days Method, which involves a woman...
After nine months of weight gain and stretching that occurs in your stomach, losing belly weight post-pregnancy can pose a challenge. During pregnancy, you can gain anywhere from 15 to 35 lbs., depending on your pre-pregnancy size, according to...
Birth control is an important topic for many couples as they try to determine the best time to start their family. For other individuals, it is a protective measure to prevent contraception through recreational sex. Several pharmaceuticals have...
Many infants enjoy being held close to the body, and using a baby pouch sling offers this. Baby pouch slings are best for smaller parents because they are not adjustable. Pouches come in sizes ranging from extra small to extra large, which makes...
The rhythm method, also called the fertility awareness method, is a form of pregnancy prevention where couples calculate a woman's fertile time using a calender and fertility signals, like cervical mucus and date of her last menstrual period.
The calendar method of birth control is a natural way to track a woman's menstrual cycle to determine when sexual intercourse is most likely to lead to pregnancy. According to PlannedParenthood.org, calendar methods are also referred to as...
When deciding to prevent pregnancy, you have many options. If you think that you may want to have children in the future, choose a method of family planning that will leave your fertility intact. Weigh the pros and cons of hormonal, barrier and...
Being pregnant means having to avoid certain foods because they pose a risk to your unborn baby. Sauerkraut is not one of these foods, and eating it may actually have benefits for you and your infant. It is high in sodium, especially if it comes...
Labor and delivery is a process unique for each woman. There are certain exercises and stretches you can do during pregnancy that may help ease you through the stages of labor and your delivery. While you have to modify your normal exercise...
If you're opting for a natural childbirth, or simply want better control over your breathing while giving birth, breathing techniques can allow you simultaneously to relax and focus on the task at hand. Through breathing, you can focus your...
When practiced correctly, natural family planning is 99 percent effective—just as effective as artificial contraceptives. Natural family planning allows a woman to read her body's natural signals to determine when she is fertile and...
Vitamins are needed to keep your reproductive organs functioning at an optimal level. They can improve your fertility and aid in conception. Jorge Chavarro, Walter Willett and Patrick Skerrett, authors of the book "Fertility Diet," recommend that...
Regardless of whether you are married or just dating someone, the decision to use or not to use family planning methods is an important one. Family planning methods include both natural birth control behaviors and protective birth control devices,...
Natural family planning methods help a couple avoid pregnancy without the aid of a birth control products such as IUDs or pills. Natural family planning methods help a woman determine when she is ovulating, which is when the ovary releases an egg...
Natural family planning is a low-tech birth control method that couples who are either unable or unwilling to use chemical, barrier or surgical birth control methods choose. You can use natural family planning methods whether you want to try to...
A caesarean section, also known as a C section, is an alternative to vaginal delivery of a baby. It generally occurs when a natural birth would be risky to the mother or child. It's a surgical procedure in which the pregnant woman's abdomen and...
A quick glance at the prices in the baby aisle of the grocery store is enough to make anyone cringe. With costs skyrocketing in a tight economy, you may wonder about how to save money without sacrificing quality. Making your own homemade flushable...
Acording to the American Pregnancy Association, water birth is gaining popularity throughout the United States. In fact, major hospitals are regularly offering water births in their birthing suites, making the process more accessible to women and...
Natural family planning is a type of birth control that's often used in place of artificial means of birth control, such as condoms or birth control pills. There are several alternative methods for natural family planning. According to Dr. Ruth K....
Natural family planning is a variety of safe and inexpensive methods used to prevent pregnancy. The methods are meant to help couples know when the woman is fertile and able to become pregnant. In some instances, natural family planning methods...
Lamaze has become a common term for any prenatal birthing class. Lamaze is its own specific view of natural birth whose principals have been used to form other birthing techniques. The main Lamaze technique that has migrated to other birthing...
The rhythm birth control method is a form of birth control that does not require any hormones or devices, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. To perform the rhythm birth control method, a woman needs to determine when she ovulates....
A holistic approach to health care involves treating the entire person. Holistic practices involve a team of professionals, each specializing in a different facet of health care and wellness. Increasingly, parents with a holistic mindset seek a...
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