Study finds half of first-time mums have incontinence problems

giving birth, what I wish I'd known about giving birth, side effects of pregnancy, common side effects of pregnancy, how to treat morning sickness, how to treat the effects of pregnancy, labour coming soon

One in two first-time Irish mothers has problems controlling their bladder three months after giving birth to a baby, a new study revealed today. The study has shown women have a major problem with incontinence before and after giving birth. Incontinence is an uncontrollable and involuntary loss of bladder control which means sufferers leak urine…

Read More

m&i loves: Bugaboo Cameleon³

From the city to woods, sand and snow, the versatile Bugaboo Cameleon³ makes it easy to go anywhere you want to go, in style. The original pushchair, the Bugaboo Cameleon³ remains unsurpassed in terms of functionalities, such as its ease of use, versatility and high quality. An iconic yet practical all-in-one pushchair. The Bugaboo Cameleon³…

Read More

4 easy science experiments you can do with your kids

rainy day activities with kids

4 easy science experiments you can do with your kids There is nothing worse than having a house full of excited kids and looking outside and seeing the rain bucketing down. And let’s be honest, we live in Ireland…. that happens to us more than our fair share. So if the worst happens, be prepared…

Read More

This is what real women look like after pregnancy

jade beall

This is what real women look like after pregnancy A professional photographer set out to show that all women’s post-pregnancy bodies are worthy of admiration in their natural form, after a photo of her own post-baby body went viral. “I hadn’t seen any celebrated post-birth bodies that were the ones that didn’t bounce back,” American…

Read More

Less than half of Irish parents read to their children

irish parents, reading, bonding, activity, charity, children, toddler, baby, family, education for kids things to teach your children life lessons for children

Less than half of Irish parents read to their children Less than half of Irish parents read to their children most nights. The figure stands at just 49%. However, 84% of adults saying they see reading with their children as both a bonding and educational experience. The research was carried out by St. Michael’s House, which…

Read More