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Considering discontinuing your birth control? Whether you started for reasons other than preventing pregnancy or have other reasons, it's important to be aware of what to expect when stopping it. Here's what you need to know before making any changes.

Deciding to start a family is an exciting and emotionally charged time, so when it doesn’t happen straight away, it can be very easy to become discouraged and concerned. If you’re struggling to become pregnant, know you’re not alone. Although many couples can conceive within the first year of trying, 20% can not. So, how long should you try to conceive on your own without medical intervention?

These sad feelings are not uncommon and it’s normal to feel this way for a little while. Both the baby blues and postpartum depression can cause feelings of overwhelm and mood swings, except postpartum depression is more severe and needs to be treated. Let’s go over the differences between the two and what you can do to help yourself work through these feelings.

If you’ve ever noticed your baby seems disinterested in feeding after you’ve eaten a spicy meal, it’s no coincidence. Your diet and breast milk are closely intertwined, and what you put into your body can directly affect your milk supply along with your baby’s feeding patterns.

Deciding to have a baby is usually an exciting moment for a family. But sometimes, couples have trouble getting or staying pregnant. If pregnancy just isn’t happening for you, it may be time to talk to your healthcare provider about infertility. 

Breastfeeding is a journey full of highs and lows. One of the lowest points a nursing mama can experience is an insufficient milk supply, or more often than not, it is a perceived insufficient milk supply. So what can you do to ensure your milk supply is in sync with your baby’s needs?