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‘Women have felt very isolated’ after giving birth

‘Women have felt very isolated’ after giving birth

Huge disparity in birthing care practices and choices around the country as midwives ‘wait in hope’ for national strategy

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 06:00
Babies – which end is which – and what on earth should you do?

Babies – which end is which – and what on earth should you do?

Adjusting to first-time parenthood? Here are 25 facts that will help in the months ahead

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 07:00
‘Nobody tells you that you will be driving up and down at 4am trying to get your baby to sleep’

‘Nobody tells you that you will be driving up and down at 4am trying to get your baby to sleep’

What happens when parenting experts have their own children? We asked some professionals for insights

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 07:00
25 things every new mum needs to know

25 things every new mum needs to know

Mistakes will be made and tears shed, but there are some pointers that can help

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 09:00
Father’s Day for those dads who have lost a child

Father’s Day for those dads who have lost a child

Féileacáin’s ‘Say My Name’ asks people not to avoid talking to bereaved parents about their loss

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 00:00
Twenty things I wish I’d known about having a baby

Twenty things I wish I’d known about having a baby

Here are tips for navigating the childbirth maze – and the lack of choices

Wed May 10 2017 - 00:00
Want a water baby? Coombe’s birthing pool makes a splash

Want a water baby? Coombe’s birthing pool makes a splash

Despite being something of an innovation now, it was suggested in Dublin back in 1838

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 07:00
Gaelscoil in the Gulf: the 40 children learning Irish in the desert

Gaelscoil in the Gulf: the 40 children learning Irish in the desert

Saturday schools in United Arab Emirates are catering to growing number of Irish families

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 10:00
The first six weeks: what to expect for mum and dad

The first six weeks: what to expect for mum and dad

You will find it much easier to look after a new baby’s many needs if you are looking after yourself

Sat May 21 2016 - 04:55
The first six weeks: what to expect for your baby

The first six weeks: what to expect for your baby

Nothing quite prepares you for a baby who constantly needs your attention

Sat May 21 2016 - 03:57
Birth choices: At home or in hospital? Public or private?

Birth choices: At home or in hospital? Public or private?

Know the options available is an important part of the process for mothers-to-be

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 02:00
Pregnancy: The second trimester, weeks 13-28

Pregnancy: The second trimester, weeks 13-28

What to expect when you reach your second trimester of pregnancy

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 03:00
Pregnancy: The third trimester, weeks 28-40

Pregnancy: The third trimester, weeks 28-40

As you enter the final stage of pregnancy, here are the changes you can expect

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 03:00
Starting a family: The Dos and Don’ts of pregnancy

Starting a family: The Dos and Don’ts of pregnancy

Much of the advice and guidance issued to pregnant women – advice such as avoiding exercise classes, or having your hair dyed – does not have any scientific basis

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 03:00
Starting a family: Pregnancy and your rights at work

Starting a family: Pregnancy and your rights at work

You are entitled to take paid time off from your employment to attend antenatal appointments, and some antenatal classes

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 03:00
Starting a family: Pregnancy - the first trimester, weeks 1-12

Starting a family: Pregnancy - the first trimester, weeks 1-12

What to expect during the first few weeks of your pregnancy

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 03:00
The taste testers: sampling the food we eat

The taste testers: sampling the food we eat

At the Teagasc Food Research Centre, its first sensory panel learns to distinguish flavours

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 06:00
Positions, please: how babies’ worlds turn

Positions, please: how babies’ worlds turn

There are many ways to encourage your baby to get into the best position for labour and birth

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:00
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