Placenta pills have been around for a few years but we can’t say we’ve ever come across umbilical cord keepsakes before. But they are a thing, thanks to Carmen Calvo from Baltimore, Maryland, in the US. She established The Nurturing Root in 2011 after struggling with postpartum fatigue and anxiety following the birth of her […]

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Singer Shakira and her footballer beau Gerard Piqué are rumoured to be expanding their brood. A number of Mexican outlets are reportedly saying that the pop star, responsible for chart hits including ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, is pregnant with her third child. A photo posted by Shakira (@shakira) on Jan 1, 2016 at 7:31am PST The […]

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It is common knowledge that you should think about your fertility sooner rather than later and that having kids in your 30s can bring a number of risks. But a new study, published in the Population and Development Review journal, has concluded that children born to older mothers do better than those born to younger […]

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A firefighter is reportedly facing disciplinary action after his wife was photographed breastfeeding their child in his work uniform. According to KFOX14, Las Cruces Fire Department launched an investigation into the matter last week and the officer could potentially face unpaid leave. The image was part of a series by photographer Tara Ruby, based in […]

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Feeling bloated is a common experience and it’s not entirely pleasant or confidence-boosting. While there are a number of obvious foods that cause this feeling (such as bread, pizza and pasta), there are actually some fruits that can also make you feel a little swollen around the tummy area. According to the experts, stoned fruits […]

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There are some things in life that you just shouldn’t comment on. The size of someone’s engagement ring is one such thing, because it’s not really your concern and you’re not the one wearing it. But that didn’t stop Rachel Pedersen’s friends and family from asking her when she is going to have her sparkler […]

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It’s getting around to that time of the year again when hay fever sufferers are plagued by runny noses and watery eyes. And most of the time, self-medication is the answer. But there is a new app which may help with this. It’s called the ‘Hay Fever Relief’ app and it advises which treatments are […]

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A touching video, showing the moment a couple finds out whether they’re having a boy or girl, is doing the rounds online this week. According to the video description on YouTube, soon-to-be parents Amanda and Gerald wanted to do something a little different to find out what they were having after losing their first child […]

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Ever get those nights where you just can’t sleep despite the fact that the kids have been out for hours and you’re absolutely exhausted? Well, it could have something to do with your magnesium levels. Nutritional expert and sleep specialist Shawn Stevenson told ELLE UK that many people are deficient in magnesium and that this could be […]

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Bedtime can be a testing time for parents. Not only do you have to calm the kids down but you also have to get them into their pyjamas, make sure they brush their teeth and of course actually get them into the bed. While we can’t help you with all of those steps, we do […]

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 1200 children and adults in the Ireland. This week (April 11th-15th) is Cystic Fibrosis National Awareness Week, which aims to spread the word about the condition. We caught up with a mum, Claire Merrigan, whose 4-year-old son Mason […]

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We’re fans of celebrity mum Giovanna Fletcher (because of things like this) and today she earned more brownie points with us. The mum-of-two, who is married to McBusted singer Tom, made an appearance on morning show Lorraine on Tuesday morning. But before that, she revealed one of the joys of carrying a breast pump around […]

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These three quick and easy treats are just the ticket to get you falling back in love with your lunchbox.  We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you three simple and healthy lunchbox recipes to take you through a busy week. Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg […]

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Actress Megan Fox is reportedly pregnant with her third child. The 29-year-old stepped out at Cinema Con on Monday night and seemed to be sporting a blossoming baby bump. She attended the event to promote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows in which she stars alongside Will Arnett. Megan, who you may also […]

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A Doula and Birth Photographer is calling on Facebook to change their strategy when it comes to birth images. Morag Hastings, who has 3 children, took to her website to call out the social media giant for censoring a birth photograph that she shared on her business page. Her website post was titled ‘Banned – […]

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I usually do my shopping at wherever is handiest but I’ll be honest, I do have a favourite supermarket that, if I had the time and energy to go to every time, I would. But anyway, that’s enough about me, a recent survey has found that Supervalu is Ireland’s favourite supermarket so far this year. […]

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“If you’re really well behaved, you’ll get a [insert sweet treat of choice here].” “Don’t you dare eat that!” These are common phrases in the parental dictionary. But while it might seem like a simple way to introduce your kids to the concept that good behaviour brings nice rewards and eating treats should be a […]

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When you find out that you’re going to be a mum, it’s a pretty exciting time. But it’s also exciting for those around you. Just look at this clip which captures the moment a 100-year-old woman finds out that her granddaughter is pregnant. Said granddaughter, Becky Vieira, uploaded the video to YouTube and her grandmother is […]

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If you’re anything like us, your daily shower is the only time that you are actually left alone to your own thoughts and it usually only lasts a couple of minutes (if even). In other words, it’s pretty precious and it’s also just nice to feel clean. But it seems that a health expert is trying to […]

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Do you remember Chontel Duncan? She was the fitness model from Australia who still had abs when she was pregnant thanks to her intensive training programme. Well, she is in the headlines again after hitting back at the people who criticised one of her most recent snaps on Instagram. Over the weekend, Chontel shared the […]

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Swaddling is a method that many parents use to comfort their baby and some believe that it helps to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although there is also evidence to suggest the contrary. But doctors in Australia are now warning parents that the technique does have other risks. A study – published in the […]

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We all know that maintaining a healthy weight while pregnant and when trying to conceive is the smart thing to do. But scientists have now studied over 30,000 newborn babies in a recent trial to see if mum’s weight and blood-sugar levels have any impact on the size of a newborn, and the results are pretty interesting.  According to fit […]

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Caitríona Palmer was raised by loving adoptive parents in Dublin. When she was 6, she was told that she was adopted. When she was in her 20s, she established a connection with her birth mother. However, the fairytale wasn’t quite as she had imagined as her birth mother Sarah wanted to keep their relationship a secret. The […]

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A woman has written a Facebook post about how hectic her life as a working mum is. Rachelle, who is behind ‘The Mummy Code’ blog, took to her social media account to give others an insight into her daily routine. The mum-of-two wrote: “To anyone who thinks that working mums have it all together. Ummm […]

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This video is getting a LOT of attention online this week and it’s for a VERY cute reason. According to The Mirror, little baby Leopold suffers from a rare disorder called oculocutaneous albinism which affects the colour of his hair and skin. It also severely impairs his vision. The clip shows the tot getting a […]

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It’s an age-old question: would you rather give up sex or food? Well, a survey by Optiwell has found out which one the majority of women would sacrifice. The results showed that just 4 in 10 women would rather give up getting lucky than tucking into some delicious treats. In other words, the female population would prefer to […]

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A mum was warned other parents against placing their children’s cots close together in a bedroom. Alison Johnson, from Arizona, took to Facebook to tell her friends and family about a recent incident which could have ended in tragedy. Like many parents with kids close in age, the mum-of-three positioned the two cribs adjacent to […]

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There are tonnes of books and articles dedicated to helping parents pick out a baby name. But there is one book that might contain all the inspiration you need: the Bible. Here are just a few of our favourite biblical names (because we simply couldn’t include them all)…. Boys: Abel Isaiah Jacob Noah Samuel Tobias […]

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The findings of an experiment suggest that if you exercise while pregnant, your child is more likely to lead an active lifestyle. Reports explain that experts at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University conducted a study to determine whether the mother’s physical activity levels during pregnancy have any impact on the offspring. It was […]

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A new book in the US claims that dads of newborn babies are more sleep deprived than the mums. According to npr.com, ‘The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child’s First Four Years‘ quotes a number of studies to back up the assertion. One study from 2013 apparently used wrist trackers to measure both […]

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Some people wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt for the school run whilst others opt for jeans and a jumper – it all depends on how you’re feeling and what you’re doing. Which is why we doubt that singer/actress Hilary Duff expected to cause such a debate when she shared a snap of her school […]

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Over the last few years, both people and businesses have become more aware of and open about nutritional information. People often check food labels before buying products and cafes include calorie counts on their menus. But it seems that the UK’s Royal Society of Public Health wants to go one step further and has put […]

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We’ve never hidden the fact that we’re a fan of Kate Middleton’s wardrobe and this week she stepped out in quite an eye-catching number. The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William welcomed a number of young people from India and Bhutan who are residing and working/studying in the UK to Kensington Palace. The […]

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A woman has spoken out about how she felt when her baby girl, Isabella Grace, was diagnosed with Down syndrome. According to Fox5 Atlanta, Christy Proctor was told the news by doctors when she was 22 weeks pregnant. This month, the proud mum has shared her story in a moving post on the ‘Isabella “Amazing” […]

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Last week, we were talking about the baby names that have gone out of fashion across the world. This week, the least popular names in Ireland were revealed. The Central Statistics Office compared Census information from 1964 with the most recent one, in 2014, thus unveiling which names have fallen out of favour among Irish […]

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We all know that sometimes kids can say or write things that aren’t exactly what they mean and we reckon this could be the best example yet. Shelley Brandie shared a picture of the Easter card her son gave her with ‘The Unmumsy Mum’ Facebook page. But let’s just say, the egg didn’t really look like […]

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We love the sentiment behind this photographer’s take on that Kim Kardashian selfie. Birth photographer Lacey Barratt from Australia shared the below snap, which shows her breastfeeding her youngest child, on her social media accounts to draw attention to the double standards of body-shaming. Alongside the picture on Instagram, she wrote: “I just felt the need […]

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We don’t really believe in the concept of the ‘Supermum’ but a survey has found that mothers in the UK do. In fact, research commissioned by Whaoo! Chocolate-filled crepes found that over half of those asked know someone who portrays themselves as the perfect mother. Over half of the 2,000 mums also revealed that they […]

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An Irish mother has created a new child suit to ensure a better connection between the child and the safety restraints of car seats, thus reducing the risk of ejection during a collision. Christine Carolan’s Cosynest baby wrap came out as the safest product in high-speed tests carried out at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory […]

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These posts are sadly becoming more and more frequent… A woman has taken to Facebook to call out the man who called her “disgusting” for breastfeeding her child in her car. Mother-of-two Lauren Davidson decided to remain in the car to feed her baby girl whilst her husband and son went shopping. She explains in […]

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Chocolate. Caramel. Those two words alone are enough to make us salivate, so you can imagine what happened when we found this video tutorial showing exactly how to make a Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart. (Drool everywhere.) The recipe and video (which you can watch further down) were created by Home Cooking Adventure. The description on […]

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There was lots of excitement in the air at two Dublin primary schools this week.  The pupils in St. Gabriel’s Primary School, Ballyfermont and St. Joseph’s BNS, Terenure were surprised with the news that they have been shortlisted for the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. Check out their super cute reactions as they were told […]

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Prosecco is still the drink that everyone is talking about. Its popularity grew massively last year and it does seem to be replacing champagne as the celebratory drink of choice. But, as with most pleasures in life, it’s not something you should consume in abundance due to its alcohol level and calorie count. However, UK […]

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A woman’s Instagram account was apparently disabled after she posted a picture of a cake. According to indy100, Fiona Moseley explained how her mother shared a snap of a homemade Easter simnel cake (made by Fiona’s sister) on the social media site. However, in a somewhat humorous mix-up, Instagram automatically removed the photograph and disabled […]

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Face wipes are so quick and handy at the end of a long day that we often rely on them for freshening up our faces. But it seems that we may not be using them right. In fact, we are definitely not using them right because we didn’t even know there was a ‘right’ way to use […]

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Mairead Ronan (nee Farrell) is expecting her second child. The radio producer reportedly revealed the news this morning with some help from The Ian Dempsey Show. Did you catch #OnTheFarm last night? @cocomairead didn’t just eat too much choccie over Easter, she’s got a bit of news. Congratulations! ?? — Ian Dempsey (@IanDempsey) April 5, […]

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A mother has spoken out about the impact that her refusal to get the whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy has had on her baby. Cormit had a healthy pregnancy, with no problems or complications, and a healthy birth. She also exercises regularly and eats a balanced diet, hence why she refused the whooping cough vaccination […]

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This Morning has sparked debate by asking their viewers and followers on Twitter if parents are too soft on their children. On Monday’s show, presenters Ruth Langsford and Rylan Clark-Neal were talking about how some toddlers have been expelled from nurseries after violent behaviour and whether the problem stems from home. A survey, conducted by […]

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I would say that I drink 8-10 cups of tea every day. My HerFamily colleagues are also fond of a bit of caffeine (especially on a Monday). But we might rethink just how many cups we consume after speaking to nutritional therapist Elsa Jones, who says that one or two is enough per day. “In […]

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