What a blessed, joyous first experience for my daughter, embracing her into the mitzvah of mikveh immersion in a manner that will hopefully connect her to Hashem - and her beloved – with warm, wonderous ties of happiness and holiness, for blessed decades of fertility to come. It was this very positive experience of hers – and of mine alongside her – that struck me painfully as so very much in contrast to my own tevilla experiences.

Balancing personal postpartum needs, the desire for physical support and the imposed lack of touch from one’s husband can be particularly challenging when dealing with the hormones and changes after birth.

Unlike the pill or an IUD, LAM requires you to stay aware of your body’s signals throughout the postpartum period. Just saying “I’m breastfeeding, so I can’t get pregnant” isn’t enough.

One of the first steps in preparing your child for marriage is your own honest evaluation of what your child’s marriage means to you. 

In a typical situation of positive parenting, parents provide a stable foundation for their children.

Discover the journey from confusion to understanding about a once-taboo topic, and the empowering insights gained along the way.