Rose Barrett Sims IVF, a leading fertility provider with six clinics across Ireland, this week launched an open discussion initiative on infertility. As part of this, the organisation has released…
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Rachel Cunningham Sick babies in need of human breast milk in Dublin received four litres of milk from over 250 miles away in the UK. The Coombe Women’s Hospital received milk for its patients, which was transported and sourced by colleagues from…
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Rachel Cunningham The idea of a doula, a typically female companion who provides support during the birth and postpartum period, is not new to Ireland’s culture. However, employing a professional…
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Visit your GP or midwife as soon as possible to confirm that you are pregnant and to discuss your maternity care options. Your GP will refer you for your first…
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Exploring fertility options on the sometimes long and winding road to pregnancy
Rachel Cunningham In childhood, many of us were taught that having children was as straightforward as deciding when you wanted them. Even as you grow older and learn about the…
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By Rachel Cunningham When we think of Covid-19, we think of the disruption of society as we know it; of lockdowns, sickness, death and fear. However, the human spirit is…
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By Rachel Cunningham Social glue is a term sociologists use to describe when people’s feeling of social connection is strengthened through a shared experience. Evidently, the glue that bonded Caroline…