Pregnancy & Sex
Will sex harm the baby? The good news is that the baby is surrounded by 1-2 liters of fluid which serves as a protective cushion during sex. The baby may be bounced around but know that the baby is safe and insulated. What are some normal reservations women have around pregnancy sex? Sex is completely […]
Pregnancy & Labor
Do I need a birth plan? A birth plan allows the couple to do a deep dive into all aspects of the labor and delivery process and what happens with the baby during the first few days of life. But creating a birth plan is not for everyone and most couples do not make one. […]
Can I exercise in pregnancy
Can I exercise in pregnancy? Exercise is a must in pregnancy! Your body is changing, you’re tired, feeling uncomfortable, swollen, and just not liking how pregnancy has taken over your body. Regular exercise not only helps build your muscles, gives you energy, keeps you healthy but it mentally helps you through the 9 months of […]
Postpartum Blues & Depression
What are the baby blues? As a result of the hormonal havoc, 80% of women get the “baby blues”. Usually, 2 to 3 days after delivery, new moms may begin to feel depressed, anxious, upset, and frustrated. It may start out as crying for no reason, not being able to sleep, eat or think clearly, […]
Preconception Advice Q & A
Thinking about getting pregnant, here’s what you need to know! Now that you’ve decided to get pregnant, there are appropriate steps you can follow to prepare for this life changing event. Ideally you and your partner want to allow yourself 6 months to go through a check list of pre-planning before actually becoming pregnant. This […]
Postpartum Common Questions
After my baby’s born, when can I expect to hold her/him? Once you deliver your baby, the baby should be able to go to the mom’s chest immediately, as long as there are not any complications. Even if you have had a CS delivery, you can ask to have the baby come to your chest. […]
Orgasms, Libido and More
What is an orgasm? An orgasm will occur after there is proper stimulation of the genitals or erogenous zones. It’s the ultimate peak in sexual arousal, creating a wonderful and intense feeling of pleasure as your body releases sexual tension and pressure. An orgasm will allow your entire body and genital area to experience intense […]
Perimenopause Common Questions
What is perimenopause? By the age of 45 or so, there’s a good chance you already considered how perimenopause would affect you. There’s no accident that this period of hormonal disruption has been referring to for years as “the change.” You’ve most likely wondered: how will “the change” will change me? Perimenopause happens when the […]
Menopause Common Questions
What is menopause? Menopause is a time when your ovaries stop producing estrogen and your female hormones become completely depleted. Once you stop having your period for one year you are officially in menopause. The average age a woman enters menopause is 51yr but menopausal symptoms can start in your 40years when hormonal fluctuations begin. […]
Menopause & Libido
What are some tips to help my libido during menopause? In menopause, estrogen and testosterone levels plummet negatively affecting your sexual desire, vulva, vagina, bladder, and clitoris, making sexual activity challenging. Estrogen plays a key role in women’s sexual function, maintaining the genital tissue sensitivity, elasticity, secretions, pH balance and microbiome flora, urinary continence, pelvic […]