New postnatal hubs launched for women attending these four hospitals
Four new postnatal hubs have been launched for women attending the Coombe, National Maternity Hospital, Rotunda and Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda. The move has come after HIQA research found that women in Ireland felt postpartum care needed to be improved. Today, the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD has launched four new Postnatal […]
1 month ago
5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of Irish women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally. We caught up with Sims IVF about five things we all should know about PCOS and fertility. 1. What is PCOS? […]
9 months ago
Up to 40% of women report finding childbirth traumatic
It seems like every woman has heard some story about the miracle of childbirth Hearing that first cry made all the pain disappear, the first time holding my newborn I knew being a mother was my life’s goal and so many other lines. While these can be true and for a lot of mums, the […]
2 years ago
Midwife shares helpful tip on how to clear a clogged milk duct
Breastfeeding is never a straightforward journey A midwife has shared a helpful tip for dealing with clogged milk ducts. When treated immediately when you become aware of it, she explained, a clogged milk duct will typically decrease in size or go away after a couple of days. Though, when left untreated, it can lead to […]
2 years ago
Pregnancy to Perimenopause: Five causes of itchy breasts
The odd itch is normal and definitely not something anyone needs to worry over. However, if you have continuously itchy boobs, there may be a reason for it. If this is the case, you are not alone, as over 800,000 people have taken to Google to get information about the same thing in recent times, […]
2 years ago
What is an ectopic pregnancy and what are the symptoms?
An ectopic pregnancy affects 1 in 80 pregnancies in Ireland Knowing the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy is vital because it can affect so many women. There is a hesitancy to discuss conditions like this in society, but it’s so important to raise awareness about them. Being aware of the symptoms, as well as understanding […]
2 years ago