Tips to keep Cool during Pregnancy
For some women being pregnant over summer can be a challenge so it’s important to find ways of...
Read MoreTips, advice & demonstrations from healthcare professionals on pregnancy & parenting
For some women being pregnant over summer can be a challenge so it’s important to find ways of...
Read MoreThere are 3 vaccines recommended during pregnancy: • Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine • Flu...
Read MoreThe Labour Hopscotch program, is a framework developed to assist women in labour.
Read MoreAs part of your care during pregnancy (antenatal care), you will be offered a carbon monoxide breath test to help you and your baby be healthy.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreUrinary 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).
Read MoreDr. Denise O’Brien outlines the different pain releif options available for labour.
Read MoreKey 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
Read MoreThe Golden Rule is: if you are worried that something is wrong with your baby or yourself, contact your Doctor or Midwife straight away. Don’t be frightened that you might be over-reacting, it is really important that you understand what is happening and are reassured.
Read MorePregnant women are more likely to get complications from the flu and it may lead to premature birth and smaller birth weight. The seasonal flu vaccine will provide protection and can be given at any stage of pregnancy.
Read MoreHaving 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.
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