Colic. Do I have to go on? It’s one of the most common issues affecting newborns, but parents rarely get the support they need to get through those hours when their baby is in discomfort and pain. It can be a very emotive subject with parents not knowing why their once happy, placid baby is…
All you need to know about colic
At last: some good news for us older mothers
We’ve long been told that we need to be having babies earlier in life as the risk of birth defects increases as we get older. Not to mention the very real drop in fertility as you head into your late thirties and early forties. Yet the trend is most definitely towards waiting until you are…
One reason why your libido is low
Has your libido been slacking lately? Fear not, the answer could be as simple as you not getting enough sleep. A new study has found a direct relationship between how much sleep a person gets and their level of sexual desire or libido the next day. Libido research Researchers assessed the sleeping habits and levels…
Breastfeeding: There IS support out there
There is no doubt that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is most definitely best. But despite most of us knowing this, Ireland has a very low breastfeeding rate. A recent study found that while more than three quarters of Irish mothers will try breastfeeding their new baby at least once, by the…
5 questions answered about smear tests and pregnancy
It’s not something you generally think about when trying for a baby, but what happens if your smear test letter arrives through the letterbox while expecting or breastfeeding? We take a look at what you should do… Why do I need a smear test? Cervical screening, or a smear test, looks for for changes in…
Simple smoothie recipes
Smoothies are a great way of making sure your children are getting most of their guideline daily amounts of fruit and veg. They’re fun to make and super-tasty. Little equipment is needed, just a blender and your chosen ingredients. Here is some smoothie inspo perfect for spring days. Berry blast Ingredients 2tbsp chia seeds 1…
Seven things only parents know
Parenting… it is a constant learning experience, and is probably the definition of ‘learning on the job’. As the weeks and months pass you begin to pick up some universal truths that you know every other parent understands. You now share in a collective conscious of things only parents know. Read: 10 signs you are a…