Spotting and Irregular Periods: Normal While Breast-Feeding?
Some psychologists believe that breastfeeding creates a wonderful deep bond between mother and baby. Those women who can breastfeed have been taught that it generally takes six months for their period to begin again. However, every new mother is unique, and the ovulation times can vary. Some get their period again 12 weeks after they […]
Postpartum Psychosis Made Me Suicidal Just One Month After Giving Birth
Things have changed. I was then a happy lady that always cheered everyone up. Just one month after giving birth, all I can see was myself hanging up the ceiling; knot tied up around my neck. I never thought that I’d be suicidal ever in my life. Words like ‘Postpartum Psychosis kept on repeating to […]
What Are Inverted Nipples— And What Does It Mean If You Have Them?
We spend a lot of time worrying about the size and shape of our breasts, but nipples are often completely ignored. This often overlooked part of the human body can actually be very important. Even if you are not planning on giving birth or breastfeeding anytime soon, your nipples still have an import role to […]
4 Times Your Vulva Deserves to See a Doctor ASAP
The vulva is comprised of the exterior part of the female genitalia. These external parts of the vulva are; inner lips which cover the opening of the vulva, the pubic hair covering the outer folds, and nerve-rich nub which is found on top of the vulva. It plays a fundamental role in protecting the sexual […]
Is It Normal to Have Small Bumps on Your Nipples?
Many of you wonder whether it is normal to have small bumps on your nipples despite being painless. The bumps are fatty due to the presence of sebaceous gland found deep in the skin. People do wear different bras, depending on the shape and size of the breast. The nipple size varies depending on; 1. […]
7 Places You Can Get a Yeast Infection Other Than Your Vagina
On hearing yeast infection, many women feel itchy down there. It is caused by fungus known as candida. It can also make other parts of your bony to burn and itch. Thankfully, Kathleen Green says that the infections of the yeast can be treated in any part of the body, with oral medical prescriptions or […]
HELP! How do I Lose Extra Tummy Weight?
The birth of a child is a joyous and emotional time, full of surprises as you get to know your new bundle of joy. However, there is one very unhappy surprise that mothers aren’t always prepared for. Though they may have been a healthy weight before they became pregnant, they won’t be afterward. Pregnancy weight […]
What Is Love Hormone and How It increases Sexual Arousal
Love hormone is a type of hormone secreted by a pea-sized gland in the brain. The gland secreting the love hormone is known as the pituitary gland. Love hormone is sometimes referred to as mental Viagra, cuddle hormone or oxytocin. The hormone is usually released when people socially bond or snuggle up. Love Hormones Strengthens […]
6 Ways to Relieve Your Baby’s Discomfort
6 Ways to Relieve Your Baby’s Discomfort [nextpage title=”…”] The moment you meet your newborn is like no other. The emotion you feel when gazing at the little person you just helped create is nothing short of pure love. But they didn’t, unfortunately, come with an owner’s manual and they also can’t verbalize the things […]
This Answers Every Question You’ve Ever Had About Your Breasts
This Answers Every Question You’ve Ever Had About Your Breasts The human breast comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and each is unique. While every woman has a pair that’s individual to them, they likely share a lot of questions asked by others throughout the ages. It’s important to understand your breasts in […]
How a C-Section Affects Your Love Life
How a C-Section Affects Your Love Life A woman’s body usually requires at least 6 weeks to heal after childbirth, whether it’s a vaginal delivery or a C-section. Experts suggest waiting at least 6 weeks before resuming the pleasurable act. During the healing period your cervix has ample time to recover and post-delivery bleeding ceases, […]
12 Interesting Facts About IQ
12 Interesting Facts About IQ By PositiveMed Team Edited by Stephanie Dawson IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, it was derived from the German phrase intelligenz-quotient which was originally coined by psychologist William Stern. It signifies the level of intelligence and ability to learn based on standardized tests. Here are some interesting IQ facts: 1. Breastfeeding […]
Breastfeeding 101
Yesterday we posted something on the benefits of breastfeeding, now here is something about how it works, and some general guidelines. It is not quite as easy to figure out as you might think if you have never done it. I learned from a nun when my daughter was born, my mom took a picture, […]