Why are 60% of pregnant Irish women not getting enough iodine? Iodine is essential for a baby's brain development during pregnancy, but a new study has found low levels of the micronutrient in pregnant Irish women pregnancy • 30 Jun
Why are 60% of pregnant Irish women not getting enough iodine? Iodine is essential for a baby's brain development during pregnancy, but a new study has found low levels of the micronutrient in pregnant Irish women pregnancy • 30 Jun
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: when pregnancy becomes a nightmare Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is the medical name for severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy, making it seem like a months-long battle for survival Health • 16 Apr
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: when pregnancy becomes a nightmare Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is the medical name for severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy, making it seem like a months-long battle for survival Health • 16 Apr
Why we need routine screening for iron deficiency in pregnancy A new study has found 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by the third trimester Health • 26 Sep 24
Why we need routine screening for iron deficiency in pregnancy A new study has found 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by the third trimester Health • 26 Sep 24
Why singing and music is good for you and your baby Research shows singing is good for you during pregnancy and for bonding with your baby Music Therapy • 27 Jun 24
Why singing and music is good for you and your baby Research shows singing is good for you during pregnancy and for bonding with your baby Music Therapy • 27 Jun 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
What's a molar pregnancy - and how common is it? It can be challenging for women to explain this complex pregnancy, while grieving a loss and dealing with a cancer risk Health • 06 Nov 23
What's a molar pregnancy - and how common is it? It can be challenging for women to explain this complex pregnancy, while grieving a loss and dealing with a cancer risk Health • 06 Nov 23
Toads, rabbits, rosewater: a brief history of pregnancy tests Peeing on a stick and waiting for the lines to appear is a lot easier than how pregnancy tests used to be conducted Health • 23 Aug 23
Toads, rabbits, rosewater: a brief history of pregnancy tests Peeing on a stick and waiting for the lines to appear is a lot easier than how pregnancy tests used to be conducted Health • 23 Aug 23
5 tips for pregnant women to prevent iron deficiency Iron is an important nutrient for both pregnant women and their babies Health • 25 Apr 22
5 tips for pregnant women to prevent iron deficiency Iron is an important nutrient for both pregnant women and their babies Health • 25 Apr 22
Sex and the Irish: has lockdown led to more babies? We won't see the full impact of the lockdowns on birth rates for a while, but there will certainly be long-term consequences Ireland • 03 Jun 21
Sex and the Irish: has lockdown led to more babies? We won't see the full impact of the lockdowns on birth rates for a while, but there will certainly be long-term consequences Ireland • 03 Jun 21
How the pandemic increased prenatal distress for pregnant women Women's self-reported distress has increased significantly above that of women pregnant before the pandemic Health • 26 May 21
How the pandemic increased prenatal distress for pregnant women Women's self-reported distress has increased significantly above that of women pregnant before the pandemic Health • 26 May 21
How to help women with high levels of childbirth fears Providing support can reduce many of the common fears experienced by women about pregnancy pregnancy • 19 Feb 21
How to help women with high levels of childbirth fears Providing support can reduce many of the common fears experienced by women about pregnancy pregnancy • 19 Feb 21
Here's what you need to know about pregnancy and the coronavirus Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to protect themselves from the virus Health • 19 Mar 20
Here's what you need to know about pregnancy and the coronavirus Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to protect themselves from the virus Health • 19 Mar 20
Is a child's mental health linked to stress during pregnancy? Research has shown that unusually high levels of prenatal maternal stress are associated with a number of subsequent problems for the child Family • 04 Mar 19
Is a child's mental health linked to stress during pregnancy? Research has shown that unusually high levels of prenatal maternal stress are associated with a number of subsequent problems for the child Family • 04 Mar 19
Time to break the silence around pregnancy loss Despite the frequency of pregnancy loss, there is a reluctance to discuss the topic pregnancy loss • 09 Jan 19
Time to break the silence around pregnancy loss Despite the frequency of pregnancy loss, there is a reluctance to discuss the topic pregnancy loss • 09 Jan 19
