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Hi Liza,

Folic acid is actually a really good "B Vitamin" to take during your entire pregnancy and even beyond. There have been some reports of extremely high doses of Folic Acid causing...

Hello Liza,

Welcome to the forums! Congratulations on your pregnancy. You are blessed after trying for so long, and struggling to overcome PCOS.

We're here to answer your questions and...

Hi Pamela,

I had 3 births outside of the water but I loved to actually labour in the water. What I was most concerned about was that if I gave birth in the water, my baby might try to breathe...

Hi Amelia,

Try to stop drinking by 6PM, empty your bladder right before bed, and see if that helps you. On the other hand, frequent urination during pregnancy just helps you prepare for those...

Hi Sarah,

Norethisterone is a progestogen which means that it acts similar to the way progesterone would work in the body. It is a steroid and it is synthetic so it would be good to learn all you...

I have a friend who had a baby who had a tongue tie. She struggled to breastfeed until a lactation consultant identified the problem. Once the tongue was free, she was able to breastfeed (produce...

I wish I had known about Placenta Encapsulation when I had my babies as I could have used all those extra nutrients after birth.

Kate

Angela - Congratulations on your pregnancy! Hoping there will be others here who can buddy up with you!

Kate

Hello Sima,

My time for the forums is not what it used to be. So sorry for the late reply.

I would encourage you to be sure you are eating a preconception diet including some good essential...

Hi Tahnee,

Normally a 28 day cycle would look like this:

Days 1-5 bleed
Days 6-9 dry
Days 10 - clump of mucus similar to dried rubber cement, which can be picked up between your fingers. ...

Hormonal birth control like the pill comes with risks, so I'm glad to hear that you've decided to stop it altogether.

Natural Family Planning is very effective. I used it for 7 years with 100%...

Hi Nemo,

Make sure your kale is fresh (I find the pre-packaged "chopped" kale goes bad quickly). Also, use only a little to begin with because it is strong. You can also mix kale and spinach if...

Hi lizanita83,

If you are pregnant, it would most likely show up on another pregnancy test now (a week after the last one).

If you're not, it sounds like severe hormonal imbalance and some...

Great advice from Angela! Sounds like the caffeinated beverages and high sugar were contributing to your daughter not falling asleep.

Kate

Hi Annie,

One of the best places to start learning about homebirth is to take a look at the articles and videos on this homebirth page.

The homebirth forum also has a lot of good information.
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Hi Annie,

How exciting! Congratulations on your pregnancy. I understand the feeling of not being exactly sure what your next step should be, but you're in the best place you could possibly be in...

Hi Amy,

You are blessed to be pregnant at 40 years of age. I had my last baby just one month before I turned 41. It's great to hear that you have a 7 year old and a 3 1/2 year old. They will be...

Hi Shannon,

It's great to have you here. Looking forward to getting to know you and supporting you through your pregnancy, birth and with your parenting.

Warm Regards,

Kate

Hi Anni,

2 year olds need about 13 hours of sleep each day. 10-12 hours at night, and 1-3 hours during nap time. If your daughter is not getting this much sleep it could be affecting her health....

Hi Anni,

Welcome to the forums!

A high temperature is usually not a sign of teething but rather a sign that the body is fighting a pathogen like a virus, bacteria, an overgrowth of yeast, etc....

Hi NataliesMum,

Toddlers usually transition to one nap between 15-18 months - some a little earlier, some a little later.

Is your daughter getting 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night?...

Hi Annie,

Congratulations on your pregnancy. How exciting!

Looking forward to supporting you through your pregnancy. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Warm Regards,

Kate

Hi Sima,

The small amount of abdominal pain you are having could be PMS and caused by a slight hormonal imbalance.

Definitely watch your cervical mucus changes this month and post back anytime...

When you want a baby so much, it is really is hard not to think about it all the time. Some things that can help you is to plan activites like having a party or learning a new skill. This can help...

Welcome, Tara!

Were you able to hear your baby's heartbeat at your 10 week appointment? That's such a fun thing! I used to take a little tape recorder with me to each of my midwifery...