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Congratulations! And so the journey begins. The first weeks and months of pregnancy are both exciting and exhausting, full of new experiences, challenges and the unknown. So from confirming your pregnancy through to arranging your prenatal appointment, we’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the first trimester in organised style.Confirm Your Pregnancy Missed your periods? Experiencing any weird symptoms? Suspect you’re pregnant? Confirming your pregnancy can be done via a few wa …

Congratulations – you’re having a baby! Our handy shopping checklist will help you figure out what to buy and when, during your pregnancy! Nutrients First off…let’s start with giving you the essential nutrients needed during pregnancy. Maternity supplements ensure you are getting enough Folic Acid and Vitamin D throughout this journey – Our Top Seller for mum’s all over Ireland is Pregnacare Plus. If you wish to get the ultimate nutrients cocktail based on each trimester we c …

Throughout pregnancy, the magic of nature sets in motion an amazing process, your baby is growing, your body is changing as those all-important pregnancy hormones are simultaneously causing havoc and creating a miracle at the same time. It’s safe to say between preparing for baby and keeping yourself as healthy as possible, you have a busy schedule over the next 9 months, and in many ways you’re simply the passenger along for the ride as your body commands the ship! However, there are many …

The ability to breathe naturally is a privilege many of us take for granted, unfortunately for the millions of people suffering from asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema and other respiratory disorders, it’s not so straightforward. Statistics from the Irish Thoracic Society show that Ireland currently has the second highest incidence of respiratory disease throughout the EU, with respiratory disease the direct cause of one in five deaths in Ireland. Conditions such as asthma, bronchi …

What did 2015 mean to you? Every year brings with it a new set of surprises some welcome and some particularly if associated with your health, not so welcome. As we age our focus may shift, we go from preventative health measures to curative health procedures, with each year delivering a lesson not previously learnt. In 2015, the most talked about, Googled and media focused health issues debated included: High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer High blood pressure is the lea …