Tag: reproductive health

4 science-backed ways paid leave is good for women & children’s health

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Did you know that research indicates that paid maternity leave is really good for women's and newborns' health?

Societal stressors and sex ratios (a series, part 2)

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What proportion of babies are males, when society is stressed out? Read this post to find out.

What proportion of babies are males? (a series, part 1)

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At least, usually? Read this post to find out.

Terms Explained: what are prostaglandins?

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Did you know that the same weird thing in your body can 1) make periods painful, 2) help cure newborns of certain kinds of heart disease, and 3) make a uterus contract? Welcome to the confusing and impressive world of prostaglandins. Check out this article to learn more!

12 instagram accounts to follow if you are NFP-curious (and one more if you’re an NFP pro)

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If you're just jumping into the world of NFP, I've got some IG follow recommendations for you! Here are the handles and bios of some accounts you might like. If you've got another recommendation, leave a comment!

Passionate about women’s health, from tattoos to fertility awareness: an interview with an NFP instructor

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For NFP week, I sat down with Johnna Wilford, a health, wellbeing, and FEMM/SymptoPro coach in Kentucky, to ask her a few questions about NFP. We also talked about curly hair and her favorite hormone. I hope you enjoy the interview! 

Terms Explained: what is Natural Family Planning?

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Natural Family Planning (or, NFP) is an umbrella term referring to several different methods by which people can try to achieve or avoid pregnancy or monitor their hormonal health. Check out this article for more on NFP!