Midwife Paula Barry walks us through what happens at the typical first visit (also known as the Booking Visit) in maternity hospitals.
First Antenatal Visit
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First Antenatal Visit

Dr. Mairead Kennelly explains the screening and diagnostic tests available in pregnancy.
Tests in Pregnancy
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Tests in Pregnancy

Exercising your pelvic floor muscles in pregnancy is important. Physiotherapist Ruth Magee explains why and how it's done.
Pelvic Floor Exercise
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Pelvic Floor Exercise

Labour doesn't always go as planned. Dr. Peter Boylan explains why labour may need to be induced and different methods.
Interventions in Labour
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Interventions in Labour

Labour Hopscotch Sinead Thompson
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Labour Hopscotch Sinead Thompson

Early Labour Positions & Movement
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Early Labour Positions & Movement

Tips and advice for the first few days looking after your newborn baby.
Newborns First days
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Newborns First days

In this video Clinical midwife Jean Cousins discusses the reasons babies cry and gives tips on how to comfort them. She also discusses colic and when the crying might be reason to see a doctor.
Cry Baby
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Cry Baby

In this video lactation consultant Lorraine O'Hagan outlines the benefits of breastfeeding. How to get started and tips and advice from a lactation consultant. It also discussed 'latching on' the different holds and signs your feeding is going well.
Getting started with breastfeeding
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Getting started with breastfeeding

Formula Feeding 2019
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Formula Feeding 2019

WAM YT Safe Sleep
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WAM YT Safe Sleep

Newborns can fall asleep almost anywhere, in your arms, on the changing table, when they are feeding...but it's important to make sure they are in a safe sleep position. Midwife Margaret Fanagan advises on the guidelines to follow to reduce your baby's risk when they are sleeping.
Safe Sleep
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Safe Sleep

In this video midwife Margaret Fanagan demonstrates the basics in baby care including how to bath your newborn and safe sleep position.
Caring for your Baby
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Caring for your Baby

This video goes through your baby's health in early days and common ailments they might get. It also discusses fever and when to call the doctor.
Newborn Health
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Newborn Health

How to keep your baby safe
Keeping Baby Safe
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Keeping Baby Safe

This video focuses on mums health after the delivery. It goes through the changes to expect in your body post delivery and importance of looking after yourself. It also discusses baby blues and postnatal depression.
Looking after Mum
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Looking after Mum

Public Health Nurse Jane Dare offers tips and advise on how to successfully get your baby into a sleep routine.
SLEEP TIPS FOR YOUR BABY
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SLEEP TIPS FOR YOUR BABY

Public Health Nurse Patricia McLoughlin discusses the developmental stages your baby goes through as they grow.
Growth and Development
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Growth and Development

Public Health Nurse Grainne Ryan discusses feeding your child after you've mastered weaning. She discusses the importance of toddler nutrition and the recommended eating habits for your baby. .
Feeding 6m - 2 years
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Feeding 6m - 2 years

Public Health Nurse Meave Smyth advices on when and how to start toilet training your baby.
Potty Training
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Potty Training

Public Health Nurse Maeve Smyth discusses signs your baby is teething and advices on how best to help sooth their gums.
Teething
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Teething

In this short video Public Health Nurse Martina Corkery runs through the signs to look pout for to show when your baby is ready to start weaning. Tips to get started and the foods that are recommended.
WEANING ONTO SOLIDS
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WEANING ONTO SOLIDS

The Importance of Childhood Vaccination
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The Importance of Childhood Vaccination