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Emergency contraception in Malta includes two types of emergency contraceptive pills, with the more popular ones named ESCAPELLE®. Read on to find out who stocks the MAP in your locality. What are Emergency Contraceptive Pills and what are they used for? ECPs are sometimes called “morning after” pills (MAP). ECPs can be used any time a woman is worried that she might become pregnant. For example, after: Unprotected sex Mistakes using contraception, such as: Condom was used incorrectly, slipped, or broke Delays in taking the daily oral contraceptive pill or missed pills Couple incorrectly uses a fertility awareness method (for example, failed to abstain orRead More…

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Certain health conditions affecting women in a different way than men include breast cancer, UTIs, anxiety and depression, and more… Although women suffer from the same health conditions as men, women are affected and suffer in different ways and in some cases more severely then men. The main example of this is breast cancer, although men can suffer from breast cancer it affects women in larger numbers and women are at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. For example alcohol, even though men are more likely to become addicted the affects of alcoholism are more serious in women. Alcoholism in women can increaseRead More…

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Exercise for pregnant women provides countless benefits for both the mother and her developing baby. By participating in safe effective exercise and physical activity, you will not only feel better physically, but also mentally. Benefits of exercise for pregnant women Keeping within the recommended healthy gestational weight gain Minimising aches and pains that are commonly associated with pregnancy such as back pain Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles which will be helpful during labour Keeping under control your blood pressure, especially since pregnancy may cause it to fluctuate Relieving stress and decreasing the risk of post natal depression Achieving your pre-pregnancy shape quicker and easier ConsiderationsRead More…

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Financial independence is about having control over your own finances. You can make your own decisions without having to rely on someone else to make such decisions for you. By being financially independent you have the ability to support yourself financially. This can be done through your job’s earnings, savings, and investments, without having to rely on financial assistance by the state, family, friends or social assistance. Having at least a basic level of knowledge about how best to manage your money and being competent at taking the right decisions also contributes to financial independence. Financial independent people can plan ahead for a future theyRead More…

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Many mothers worry about when is the right age to allow their daughters to start using tampons and usually discourage their tween daughters from using them right away from their first period.  Many tweens also prefer to use sanitary pads for the first few months, some girls are also scared and have no intention of even trying.  . Deciding whether or not a girl can use tampons depends on two things: is she responsible enough to use tampons safely and is she OK with the idea of using them in the first place? However it is perfectly safe should your daughter feel she wants orRead More…

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Article written by Dr. Michele MONTANARO-GAUCI MD. MSc. FRCOG – Specialist Gynaecologist A variety of contraceptive options should be available and easily accessible to women (and men) of all ages in Malta. Everyone has a right to access effective contraception, as this allows them to stay healthy, to avoid unintended pregnancies and have a safe and satisfying sexual life. A visit to a contraception clinic will include advice, information and discussion to help choose a suitable contraceptive method from all the many options available. It also offers initiation of the chosen method and can provide subsequent follow-up consultations if necessary. Consultations could cover topics suchRead More…

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I am a young mother living here in Malta with my partner and two superbly stubborn and extremely cheeky baby boys. My eldest is turning 3 this autumn and my youngest is only just 4 months old, so I am still relatively new to my role as a mother. Like many other women I have for a long time struggled with the expectations motherhood has burdened upon me. I have been stuck in a continuous conflict with myself for not achieving perfection. However, I have slowly begun to make peace with myself by accepting the reality of motherhood which is very different from what we often see displayedRead More…