Perineal tearing sounds like a scary term, especially for mums coming closer to their due date. But before we jump to conclusions it’s important we get the facts. Here’s what we know about perineal tearing. What is it? A perineal tear is a tear of the tissue between the vagina and the anus, occurring when…
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to give birth to your baby (because you have such choice in the matter!). The leaves are purple, gold, brown and red and everyone starts to get cosy for the oncoming winter. It signifies new life, new beginnings and what better namesake for your child than one that symbolizes…
No one knows how quickly the time passes better than parents. One minute you’re holding your newborn for the first time, the next they’re off for their first day of school, and the next…well. You get the picture! It can bring tears to parents’ eyes to see their child gaining independence, growing up, and flourishing…
Many mums have given birth to their beautiful bouncing baby boy or girl only to be told that their child’s hip joints aren’t properly developed, and that they have Developmental Hip Dysplasia. Having to put your baby in a brace can be difficult for those first few months, but it’s key to learn the facts…
According to Breast Cancer Ireland, breast cancer currently affects 1 in 9 women in Ireland, with 2,800 new cases being diagnosed annually. With statistics as harrowing as these, it has become more important than ever for women make routine checks of their breasts in order to detect potentially cancerous symptoms. If you want to find…
Pregnancy is often met with a range of changes and new sensations to both body and mind. Tummies swell, senses heighten, not to mention what it does to our eating habits. However, while some women crave out of the norm food combinations, such as pickles with ice cream and honey mustard on doughnuts, those expectant…
