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Everyone loves a surprise – right? Well throughout the nine months of pregnancy there is an array of pregnancy problems including swollen feet and ankles (oedema), weight gain and fatigue that you may expect, then there are the pregnancy problems that can catch you totally by surprise, including bad breath (no!), hair loss (what?) and acne. As if weight gain wasn’t enough! So as you prepare yourself to embark on this wondrous journey and you’re not particularly partial to a surprise, pr …

As you begin the process of childproofing your home, it can be easy to miss hazards as they lurk behind doors and the back of cupboards and on window sills. Here are some of the less obvious hazards… #1. Baby Monitor Cords Did you know how easy it is for a baby to pull a monitor wire into the cot , posing a risk of strangulation? Every parent’s nightmare can be avoided by NEVER placing the baby monitor inside or on the edge of the cot and when installing the monitor ensure …

Regardless of whether it’s your first, second, third or tenth child, the hospital bag is a valuable lifeline and comforting connection to normality for the days you remain in hospital after giving birth. It’s never too early to have your bag prepared even if you don’t plan on having a hospital birth, as the unexpected can occur, so having your bag ready from the 36 week mark should have you well prepared for any eventuality or an early appearance! Many expectant mums will prepare a labo …

It’s not uncommon for children of all ages to get a mild fever and while it can be confusing for new parents and for those prone to bouts of worry if you are educated as to what a normal temperature is and what is not, you will feel confident in how you treat and approach the situation and your little one’s discomfort. So how do you know just how unwell your child is? Is there a right or wrong way in which to take their temperature? When should you call the doctor and what can you do to …

When you think of Postnatal Depression, words such as fear, sadness, anxiety, guilt and overwhelming inadequacy come to mind. This debilitating and often frightening condition affects over 12,000* new mothers in Ireland every year, with 90% *of all new mothers experiencing some degree of the ‘postpartum blues’ in the proceeding days and weeks post birth. Experiencing simultaneously a hormonal, physical and emotional upheaval both prenatally and post natally, Postnatal Depression althou …