pregnancy

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly today announced that fully publicly-funded assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment will commence in September. Eligible patients will be entitled to one full cycle of IVF…

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…

When co-founder and qualified physiotherapist Ailish Cleary saw a need for dynamic and challenging exercise in pregnancy, she decided to exercise classes that would merge her physiotherapy training with exercise…

Shine In Yoga: 4 week pregnancy Yoga course led by Agata Rossini of Fit Mum this August and September at Shine In! Classes by the truly amazing Agata of Fit…

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…

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…

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…

Rachel Cunningham Partners can sometimes be left feeling on the sidelines during pregnancy as the other person appears to be doing the heavy lifting of growing life. Despite this, a…

Exercising is a personal decision for every pregnancy, dependent on a number of factors. Provided you have been medical approval, there are many benefits related to remaining active during this…

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…