Should I have a birth partner?
Research shows that having continuous support in labour can mean you will:
• use less pain-relieving drugs;
• have a better chance of having a natural vaginal birth;
• have a greater chance of avoiding a caesarean birth or using forceps or ventouse/vacuum births; and
• have a more satisfying childbirth experience.
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The Importance of Childhood Vaccines
It is important your child gets their vaccines on time, every time.
Watch this video on the importance of vaccines for your child.
Babycare Videos
How to videos on caring for a newborn. These tutorials guide you through changing your baby’s nappy, their first bath and sleep safety.
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Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children and sometimes adults catch at some point.
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Chicken Casserole
A perfect tasty family meal for a cold evening.
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WIN a €250 Eurobaby Gift Voucher
Win a €250 EUROBABY Gift Voucher for Ireland’s leading online baby and nursery shop as seen on whatsupmum screens in maternity hospitals.
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Learning about Meningitis
The HSE have advised the public to be extra vigilant regarding meningococcal Meningitis/ Septicaemia after an increase in meningococcal disease in Ireland over the past few weeks.
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WIN a Dyson Pure Cool™ Purifier Desk Fan
Win a Dyson Pure Cool™ Purifier Desk Fan
Competition ends September 30th
Email the word DYSON to comps@whatsupmum.ie or whatsapp the word Dyson to: 083 0650300
Cradle Cap and How to Treat it.
Cradle cap is very common. If your baby’s scalp has flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff, or even a yellowish or brown crusting, it’s most likely cradle cap.
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