Gas and bloating are very common during pregnancy. They are mainly caused by hormonal changes and the growing baby pressing on the digestive system. Although uncomfortable, these symptoms are usually harmless for both mother and baby.

Constipation is a common issue during pregnancy, often due to hormonal changes and physical...

The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you. It is good to...

The Labour Hopscotch program, is a framework developed to assist women in labour.

Dr. Denise O’Brien talks about labour pains and some women have provided their experiences so that you can get a sense of what labour is like.

Urinary Tract Infections are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract.
Midwife Margaret Hanahoe explains why..

The baby too is preparing and usually gets into the ‘best’ position to be born. The baby’s head goes down into your pelvis and his back is facing out along the front of your tummy. This is called head down position (Optimal Fetal Positioning).

Key to a healthy pregnancy is sufficient iron levels. When pregnant you need twice the amount of iron as you did before pregnancy as your body uses iron to make extra blood for your baby

Having diabetes can affect a pregnancy and a pregnancy can have an impact on you particularly if you have any complications associated with the condition. Midwife Yvonne Maloney explains.