It’s not the sexiest of subjects, sure, but with pregnant women four to five times more likely to develop thrombosis, it’s pretty important to know the symptoms and when to get help. Thrombosis is the catch-all term for deep vein thrombosis, DVT (when a clot forms in a deep vein, such as the leg or…
We often look to Scandinavia, Finland in particular, for their innovative approaches to child rearing, from the baby box scheme in the hospitals, to their progressive maternity and paternity leave rules, to their excellent childcare facilities and funding. Now it seems they’re leading the world in another big issue for kids – bullying. The innovative…
It’s hard work, sure, and fairly relentless, but one thing’s for certain: we wouldn’t swap our kids for anything. Here are ten reasons why we’re thankful to be a mum Those adorable first smiles Is there anything cuter than those beautiful gummy first smiles that appear around six weeks or so (aka just when you’re…
We’re well into the sniffly season, where it seems that those pesky winter illnesses are continually doing the rounds! We take a look at four of the most common winter illnesses and how to treat them. Colds Forget about visiting the doctor – colds and mild flus are usually viral, so antibiotics are useless. They are incredibly…
A new study has revealed that women who suffer a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy may be at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The UK study, which was published in the BMJ Open Journal, looked at 113 women who had recently suffered a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; most had suffered a miscarriage within…
Dr Joanna Helcké, author of The Little Book Of Making Your Exercise Safe For Pregnancy, says that Zumba and dance classes can be adapted to suit pregnancy. Remember to say it to your instructor so s/he can advise you further. “There is no doubt that Zumba and dancing in general have the feel-good factor about…
November 17th is World Prematurity Day, and we’re thinking about all the great work done in Ireland’s hospitals and neonatal units to help our most vulnerable newborns. Today, the event was marked by a special coffee morning in the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, which houses a special unit to care for these tiny babies.…
