The zero-bullsh*t guide to morning sickness
Morning sickness, or ‘All Day Long Sickness’ as some women call it, affects all pregnant women in different ways. Some women don’t experience nausea or sickness at all when they’re pregnant, some have it at certain points throughout the first twelve weeks and some have it for the entire duration of their pregnancy. Feelings of […]
7 years ago
Being pregnant and weathering the current heatwave: a practical guide
God love yis.
8 years ago
What’s worse than heartburn? Pregnancy leg cramps of course…
Many pregnant women wake up at night because of searing leg pain.
9 years ago
Three absolute essentials for your hospital bag (for under €10!)
As the end of your pregnancy approaches, all eyes are on your hospital bag. Complete strangers or colleagues at work might urgently inquire as to its whereabouts. Do you have it in the car? Is it ready to go by the front door? You’ll get lots of tips about what you need in it for […]
9 years ago
8 Things I Don’t Miss About Being Pregnant (Broodiness Special Pt. 2)
As I slowly but surely reach the end of my 30’s (tell anyone and you’re off the Christmas card list), that ole question remains looming overhead; ‘Should we have any more kids?’ We decided that we were done after our second child came along, happy to have been fortunate enough to have two healthy kids […]
10 years ago
8 of the very worst words you can say to a pregnant woman
As anyone who knows me will testify, I’m pretty irritable at the best of times. I used to be a grumpy young woman and now I’m growing up to be a real grumpy ould so-and-so. In fact, I’m morphing into the female version of my da, which is worrisome on various levels but mostly because […]
11 years ago