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

Pregnant 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.

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.

For your first pregnancy, you may feel unsure about when you should go into hospital. Here are some signs to look for …

Taking folic acid before you become pregnant and for the first 3 months of your pregnancy can help your baby’s spine and brain develop properly. Safefood highlights the importance of folic acid.