Postpartum is not the time for "Trying to Whatever" or lax family planning. Postpartum is a time of nutritional depletion, physical recovery, and emotional changes, all things that effect subsequent pregnancies. Pregnancies spaced less than 18 months, and especially less than 6 months, are associated with higher rates of adverse outcomes (PMID: 16622143). It is important to consider these things and potentially avoid pregnancy accordingly. Postpartum Return of Fertility In non-breastfeeding,...

If you have started to research fertility awareness methods for postpartum, you have likely come across the Marquette or Billings debate. As someone who has used both methods postpartum, they definitely both have pros/cons and it is important to pick the right method for your life, because the most effective method is one you will use. Before comparing the two methods, we need to understand why these two methods are the best suited for postpartum. Postpartum Ovulation In a non-breastfeeding...

Often it is assumed that ovulation happens cycle day 14, but this is based on the assumption that cycles are 28 days and luteal phases...