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How to turn your picky eaters into little chefs

June 21, 2011
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Written by: Maebh Coyle Photography: Cliona O’Flaherty As a baby, my son Charles was a dream feeder – blended sweet potato, carrots, potato, and even broccoli. But when he turned one, he began to turn his nose up at anything green or, for that matter, orange or yellow. Now, aged three, I’m lucky that he [...]

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Colour me happy

June 7, 2011
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Decorating your new arrival’s nursery can be exciting but choosing the right colours can make for a happier baby and parents, says PAMELA MCDONALD It’s no coincidence that we often use colour to describe our moods, such as ‘feeling blue’ or ‘seeing red’. Colour not only affect our moods and emotions as adults, it has [...]

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What’s behind the rising number of C-sections?

May 25, 2011
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Ireland has a rate of Caesarean sections that is 10 per cent above that recommended by the World Health Organisation. Midwife, GRAINNE RYAN, looks at the possible reasons behind this, as well as what can be done to reduce the rising figures. In developed countries Caesarean section (C-section) rates have been rising and Ireland is [...]

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Life line

May 17, 2011
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Parenthood is a daunting prospect, particularly if you’re far away from your family and friends, and those first couple of months can often be a very lonely time for a new mum. ELEANOR FITZSIMONS tells us about her own experiences and outlines some of the support groups available to new and expectant mums. I was [...]

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Ask the expert

May 3, 2011

Do you have any questions regarding any aspect of your pregnancy, new baby or toddler? We have three experts on hand; Eumom, our Physio and Nutritionist who will do their very best to answer any queries that you may have. The best questions will feature in the next issue of maternity&infant magazine. Please send us [...]

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5 Ways to a natural birth

April 26, 2011
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A natural birth is something most women aspire to but don’t always have. Johanna Payton talks to a midwife as well as mums to discover how you can achieve the birth you want. Most pregnant women would like a natural birth – and lots of products and experts claim to increase their chances of achieving [...]

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3 is the magic number

April 20, 2011
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Pregnancy is split into three trimesters – three sets of three months in other words. LUCY TAYLOR looks at what you can expect for yourself and your growing baby during each of these magical time periods. Weeks 1-13 Your first trimester lasts for 12 or 13 weeks. It’s a time when your pregnancy will only [...]

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Pregnancy ailments and how to aid them

April 7, 2011
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Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and joyful periods in a woman’s life. however, for some the experience is marred by pregnancy ailments that often last for the full nine months. LUCY TAYLOR looks at some the most common complaints and offers tips and advice to ease the pain. It’s impossible to predict [...]

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