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Baby’s Health Checks

November 19, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up in new motherhood and forget an appointment here or there, but your baby’s health checks are just too important to be missed, says Alana Kirk-Gillham. My child’s failure to thrive was identified on a simple chart as part of routine check on her development. Her short stature was not [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – Fit for pregnancy

November 15, 2012

Q. I’m pregnant on my third baby but I’m probably the least fit I’ve ever been. What exercises can I do now if I haven’t been exercising prior to my pregnancy? A. Many women wonder what they can do to maintain previous levels of fitness and to strengthen their bodies in preparation for labour. Regardless [...]

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Ask the obstetrician – Caesarean option?

November 12, 2012

Q. I had an emergency Caesarean on my first baby, which was a very scary experience. I’m now 15 weeks pregnant on my second baby and I’m terrified at the thoughts of labour again due to the complications of my first birth. Is it possible to opt for a caesarean on this pregnancy or do [...]

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Everything you need to know about fertility

July 30, 2012

Most of us assume that when we’re mentally ready to conceive, our body will follow suit. Unfortunately, that’s far from the case. DR GILLIAN LOCKWOOD outlines the facts about fertility, so you can make informed choices.     In a recent survey, 92 per cent of people aged 18 to 23 said that they wanted [...]

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Alcohol and Pregnancy: The facts

July 27, 2012

Lifestyle changes are synonymous with pregnancy but conflicting reports about drinking while pregnant makes the subject of alcohol a source of much anxiety amongst expectant mums. So what are the facts and what do the experts think? ORLA NELIGAN finds out.   A pregnant woman walks into a bar… where she’s marched right back out again. [...]

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Birth Plan

July 25, 2012

So the little blue line has confirmed your pregnant – but what happens next? After the initial excitement has subsided, it’s time to start planning for the birth. ARLENE HARRIS reports on a new independent Irish service that can make choosing your birth plan and hospital that little bit easier. Having a baby is one [...]

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High-Risk Pregnancy

June 27, 2012

Most pregnancies are straightforward; however, a minority of women experience high-risk pregnancies. ELEANOR FITZSIMONS provides advice on how to cope with a complicated pregnancy.   Allowing for the discomfort of morning sickness, fatigue, heartburn, backache and swollen ankles, most pregnancies and births are perfectly straightforward. Spare a thought, therefore, for expectant mothers whose pregnancies are [...]

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Would you choose your baby’s sex?

June 19, 2012

A small but growing number of Irish people are taking gender selection into their own hands. DR JOANNA GRIFFIN examines the reasons behind this, the methods and the ethics. When Marie asked the sonographer at the end of her 20-week scan if she could determine her baby’s sex, she was not prepared for the answer [...]

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