We continue our discussion with Dr Emma Vieira. For the preceding article find the link here. Natural family planning – what is it? Natural family planning (NFP) is the avoidance of intercourse during known fertile times, in order to avoid pregnancy. There are several methods: Billings method – cervical mucus pattern Sympto-thermal method […]
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In the wake of recent discussions surrounding Natural Family Planning, I sat down with Dr Emma Vieira to look at the Catholic Church’s position on birth control, in all forms. Dr Vieira, thank you so much for agreeing to talk with me on this issue. It is certainly a contentious and controversial one.
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How often do we, as mums, let our health slide a little in preference to that of those around us, under our care? How often do we fail to look after ourselves because there’s so much else pressing on our time? If you’re like me, the answer is way too often. I have recently
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Online recently, the question was posed as to why people, in general, are Catholic. I could answer this in a myriad of different ways, but I think the reasons that I am Catholic and desire to remain so are as follows: I am Catholic because it is gives my life direction and purpose. There are
Interest rates are low and holding, now is the perfect time to take steps to get ahead on your mortgage repayments. More than the minimum When my husband and I bought our first house back in 2008, interest rates were over 8%. Our fortnightly repayments were fairly substantial but as we both worked at
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My husband and I were talking recently about baby number five, or rather, the possibility of baby number five. I am having some minor surgery in August under general anaesthetic so we are currently using Natural Family Planning so that there is no chance that I could be pregnant when I am put under.
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My husband and I have been married for just over seven and a half years and along the way we’ve made mistakes – more than a few – and we’ve also talked about what makes a good marriage with other like-minded married couples. Here are a few common ways we can, inadvertently sometimes, disrespect
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There have been two times in my life where I’ve really reflected on the gift of children and the profound sadness of not being able to conceive. The first time was about a month before my wedding. I visited a local GP to ask a few questions about my ever irregular cycles and other
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These have been very popular of late and are actually a reasonably simple project, as long as you’re brave enough to attempt a button hole (or 9). This is a universal template but you can adapt it to your own needs. Finished product can be machine washed on a wool cycle. For greater stain
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I don’t think there’s any shame in admitting that at home, I’m a trackie pants, oversized jumper and ugg boots wearer. In summer, it’s a daggy t-shirt, comfy shorts and my trusty haiviana thongs. I have always preferred slacks to skirts, because I find pants so much more practical (especially if you want to curl
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