Not Ready to Get Pregnant Again?

You can get pregnant again almost immediately after having given birth.  The old-wives tales that breastfeeding prevents pregnancy are false (I personally know many women who have breastfed through pregnancy and tandem nursed once baby #2 arrived).   If you're not ready to go through the whole process again it is best to practice some form of birth control or contraception. 

The New York Times published a handy info-graphic on the effectiveness of different types of birth control.  Know your options and talk to your health care provider to see what they think is a good fit for you!

 

To Induce or Not to Induce?

So you've made it to the 40 week mark—congratulations mama! But now where is that baby? Everyone is asking, you are ready to meet your baby, and you are probably so done being pregnant. And now you're midwife or doctor is giving you the option of inducing at so and so date. It's a lot to think about!