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So you and your partner have decided your ready to try for a baby, finances are in order, major travelling done and the baby longing has firmly set in. But is your body ready to get pregnant? So between Mother Nature and perseverance here’s a few signs that may point you in the direction of when to try!Sign #1: A heightened sense of smell.OK so body odors can be a little off putting but if your partner’s post workout body odor is bothering you more than usual, it may not be the extra 5km’s …

Q: Can drinking alcohol harm my unborn baby?Absolutely yes, according to the National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Studies show that alcohol consumption can negatively affect your baby’s development in the formative first few weeks – even before your know you are pregnant. However if you did drink, before finding out you were pregnant, chances are your baby will be fine, but it is advisable to stop drinking as soon as you know you’re are pregnant. Despite extensive research ther …

Beating over 100,000 times day delivering food and oxygen in the blood to all the parts of the body, the heart like any engine or pump is in need of fuel, care and consideration. In a world where convenience is championed, the battle to make time for healthy home cooking is a battle to protect your heart, as the food choices you make can adversely or positively affect your heart health, appetite and energy levels. With Heart Disease being Ireland’s No.1 killer with approximately 10,000* de …

From bottle to brunch, the journey from breast or bottle through to solids is an exciting voyage of discovery for your little one. But for new parent’s access to accurate information and guidance can often be clouded by the well meaning advice of grandparents, friends, family and the internet. Read on as we work to separate baby myths from baby reality. Allergic to Mum’s Milk Myth: Some babies are actually allergic to their mother’s milk. Reality: It is totally untrue, no b …

It’s proven exercise is good for you, regular physical activity, helps to boost your immune system, enhance your cardiovascular and mental health, assist in weight loss and boost energy levels and self-esteem. However actually doing it is another thing altogether! We all have that inner voice that can easily convince us that the couch is too comfy, or it’s too cold and wet outside, but sticking with your exercise routine requires motivation. And it’s motivation that will help you power thr …