Many women have heard of preeclampsia – it’s a known condition associated with pregnancy, characterised by high blood pressure developing around the 20 week mark. And while this condition can go away from when your child has been born, it can also manifest after birth. This is called postpartum preeclampsia. What is it? It is…
All you need to know about Postpartum Preeclampsia
How to choose the right summer camp for your child
It’s that time of year again – when the kids are back in school for their summer term and you’re already thinking about how to keep them amused for TWO WHOLE MONTHS in the summer. If you can afford it, a summer camp or two can be an excellent way of breaking up the long…
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5 things we didn’t know about homeschooling in Ireland
To be honest, we didn’t know all that much about homeschooling before now. And we were probably one of the ones who thought the rather stereotypical thoughts of ‘But they’ll have no social skills’, and ‘How will they get into college?’ and so on. But before we cast aspersions or judgement, we’re looking at the…
All you need to know about tick bites and Lyme disease
What is it? Lyme disease is an unusual illness in that it’s caused by the bacteria spread to humans through tick bites. If caught early, Lyme disease is treated easily by antibiotics, but if left untreated, you could develop mid- or late-stage Lyme disease after several weeks and months. Symptoms can include joint pain and swelling,…
Top 5 Camping Spots in Ireland
There’s no better way to spend the summer than camping with your family. Check out some of the most beautiful camping locations that Ireland has to offer, that are also family friendly. Wicklow Mountains, Co. Wicklow Hidden Valley Holiday Park This campsite is located right next to the Avonmore River, and is the closest campsite…
6 common effects of pregnancy and how to treat them
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