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What is your pelvic floor and how can you strengthen it?

Pelvic floor weakness is common after pregnancy and birth, but there are ways to help reduce symptoms.

living • 01 Aug 24

Everything you need to know about sleep in pregnancy

Having a baby takes an awful lot of energy, but what if you just can't seem to rest? By Imy Brighty-Potts

living • 11 Jul 23

10 ways to support new mums after a caesarean

As April's International Caesarean Awareness Month begins, Lisa Salmon finds out how we can best support new parents after a C-sections.

living • 31 Mar 23

Domestic Abuse: Domestic violence during pregnancy

Watch RTÉ Investigates – Domestic Abuse, A Year Of Crisis on RTÉ One on Monday, Feb 7 at 9:35pm.

living • 07 Feb 22

Only 54% of Irish mums dedicate time to their post-birth recovery

Most new mothers in Ireland put their own physical and emotional needs on the back burner after their babies are born.

living • 29 Apr 21

50 things not to say to pregnant women, according to an Irish mum

Some comments can plant a seed of worry or trigger anxiety.

living • 04 Mar 21

Festive foods mums-to-be should avoid this Christmas

Jennifer Luddy, Lead Nutritionist at Aptaclub, shares her top tips for mums-to-be this Christmas.

Food • 13 Nov 20

Louise Lennox on donating her breastmilk to a baby milk bank

The chef and broadcaster welcomed a new baby girl, Lottie Beau, just four weeks ago, a surprise that came even to Kathryn Thomas, who spoke to Louise on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

living • 08 Aug 20

After three miscarriages, the word "recurrent" is used.

Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley on coping with recurrent miscarriages

Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley spoke candidly to Ray D'Arcy about her experience of having four successive miscarriages.

living • 11 Dec 19

Surrogacy: "I put my arms around her and I cried"

Maureen Osayi talks to Ryan Tubridy about her surrogacy on RTÉ Radio 1.

living • 29 Sep 19

What to pack in a hospital bag – and why

Ready for the labour ward like Meghan? Here's what to include in your all-important packing.

living • 30 Mar 19

Gemma Atkinson shares pregnancy workout with fans

The former Emmerdale actress looks in peak condition with her growing baby bump, and told followers that safety should always come first.

living • 18 Feb 19

Pregnancy Massage: Here's What You Need to Know

Having had a couple more massages since then, I can say now that not all pregnancy massages are created equal. If you're thinking of booking one, have a read of what I learned first.

pregnancy • 01 Sep 17

"Which adult bites their finger while they're eating? A pregnant one actually does, so..."

Zoë Saldana: 5 Reasons she's an inspiring Mum

Zoë Saldana is a textbook example of a successful working mum. But how does she do it? And how does she manage to stay healthy and fit despite her insanely busy schedule?

Parenting • 28 May 17

Be aware of some movements in yoga while pregnant

Yoga doesn't stop when pregnancy begins but...

The Yoga Bear is back with some advice for expectant mothers who have been told yoga is good during pregnancy; while this is true, it's important to be note of some factors before getting out the mat. She's here to explain what to be aware of.

Living • 02 Apr 17

Women Need Longer Than 6 Weeks To Recover From Childbirth

Having a baby is a beautiful experience. Or rather welcoming a baby is a beautiful experience. As a guy I couldn't, and wouldn't, even fathom a guess as to what you amazing women go through during pregnancy both physically and mentally...

Living • 17 Aug 17

Let Yoga Help Your Pregnancy!

An increasing number of health practitioners are beginning to see the benefits of yoga to patients overall health and well being, particularly to females during pregnancy. The Yoga Bear is here to help with Top Tips for expecting Mammies!

Yoga • 09 Nov 16

The Today Show: Neven Maguire's Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Every Monday on the Today Show with Maura and Daithi, Neven Maguire will focus on food for woman planning to get pregnant. This week we're looking at his pre-pregnancy Crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad!

Vietnamese Chicken Salad • 07 Mar 17

Mum of 7 Discusses Shock Quintuplet Pregnancy

This morning on RTÉ Radio 1, Ryan Tubridy spoke to Rosie Nolan about her shock quintuplet pregnancy and her appearance on RTÉ One documentary Making it Down Under..

Ryan Tubridy • 13 Jan 17