The most popular baby names in Ireland have been revealed
Did your baby’s name make the list? Trying to pick a baby name is no easy feat. The list of options is never-ending and we really are spoiled for choice. Some names are more popular than others. Baby name trends come and go, but some never go out of style. The most popular baby names […]
5 years ago
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, wants expectant and new mums to email her
Did you give birth during the pandemic? Lockdown was a stressful time for most of us but especially expectant mothers. Many were restricted in who could attend appointments with them, who could visit them and even whether or not they could have a birthing partner in the delivery room with them. Add to that the […]
6 years ago
Use of this drug during labour could reduce the amount of women needing epidurals
You can never predict how your labour will go. No matter what your birth plan is, it could change at the last minute. Pain relief plays a big role during child birth. The three main options of remedy include epidural anaesthesia, nitrous oxide and pethidine. Epidurals are the most common but they can often lead […]
8 years ago
Dublin Fire Brigade helped a young mum deliver her baby in a hotel room
Well, this will make for one great story when they’re older. Dublin Fire Brigade were the heroes of the hour after they helped a mum-to-be deliver in a hotel last night. The Finglas-based fire engine attended the scene where they, alongside a Swords ambulance, helped the 26-year-old expectant mother deliver a beautiful baby boy. The […]
10 years ago
The One Piece Of Invaluable Advice That First-time Mums Need To Know
I am quite happy to report that I have had two small children and have come out the other side relatively unscathed. As my good friend Simpsonite declared when we were both pregnant with our first babies, “We can do this! Sure we both know people who can’t dress themselves who’ve had kids!” It was […]
11 years ago