The magic of touch. It has been known for some time how incredibly beneficial skin-to-skin contact between mum and baby is in those precious few moments after birth. ‘The Golden Hour’ this time is often referred to as by midwives and other healthcare providers, and more and more hospitals are taking measurements to ensure this […]
4 years ago
Every year in Ireland, around 4500 babies are born prematurely. Needless to say, this is a very anxious and stressful time for parents and extended family too, and during the past 18 months, as the world has been shutting down in an effort to combat the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, especially so. We recently spoke to […]
4 years ago
Well, that’s a relief. Being a parent of a premature baby is no doubt extremely stressful for all parents. It is emotionally exhausting spending days and nights in the NICU, worrying and fretting over every little setback, and celebrating every milestone. Many parents of preemies also worry about their baby’s long-term health, no doubt feeling […]
6 years ago
It’s not just mums whose age matters.
7 years ago
Awww.
8 years ago
She was not expected to survive.
8 years ago