Vodafone improves pregnancy and fertility policies Vodafone Ireland has today announced new fertility and pregnancy policies which include extended leave for those dealing with fertility treatment and pregnancy loss as well … Business • 23 Feb 22
Seoul under fire for sexist advice to pregnant women The city government in the South Korean capital, Seoul, is facing backlash after advising pregnant women to cook their husbands several meals and ensure they … World • 11 Jan 21
Pregnant women should avoid all caffeine - study Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine altogether, research has suggested. World • 25 Aug 20
Sales of pregnancy tests surge during lockdown A discount retailer says it has seen a surge in demand for pregnancy test kits, suggesting a post-lockdown baby boom could be one of the … Ireland • 23 Apr 20
Newborn baby in England tests positive for Covid-19 A newborn baby in England has tested positive for Covid-19. The infant is believed to be one of the world's youngest patients with the disease. Coronavirus • 14 Mar 20
New abortion service 'still evolving', says IOG The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said that the new termination of pregnancy service is still evolving, and will take time to fully implement. Health • 09 Jan 19
NMH to accept abortion referrals from 7 January The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street in Dublin has said it will accept referrals for abortion services from 7 January 2019. Ireland • 28 Dec 18
Health Committee hearing on abortion bill amendments The Oireachtas Health Committee is meeting to consider amendments to the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill. Ireland • 06 Nov 18
Study backs minimum 12-month gap between pregnancies Waiting less than a year between pregnancies raises risks, regardless of a woman's age, according to a new study, but after a year, there is … News Lens • 30 Oct 18
Catholic Church crisis pregnancy agency Cura to close Bishops have been formally told by Cura, the Catholic Church's support service for women facing crisis pregnancies, that it is to close down tomorrow. Ireland • 14 Jun 18
New standards for post-pregnancy bereavement care New standards for bereavement care after pregnancy loss and perinatal death have been published by the Health Service Executive. News • 10 Aug 16
My Sister Surrogate Series1 EP11 John and Marie McPhelimy have an 18 month old daughter, Lucy. She was born after Marie’s sister acted as surrogate for the couple, giving birth … Voices • 29 Sep 16
The Abortion Issue #2 Series1 EP9 In the second of two parts about abortion, Bernadette Goulding describes her experience. Bernadette had an abortion over 40 years ago. She now works as … Voices • 29 Sep 16
The Abortion Issue #1 Series1 EP5 In the first of two parts about abortion, 25 year old Suzanne Lee from Belfast describes her experience. Three years ago, she bought abortion pills … Voices • 29 Sep 16
Rise in number of pregnant women who are homeless The head medical social worker at the National Maternity Hospital has said she is seeing a greater number of pregnant women who are homeless. News • 22 Jul 15
Alcohol use while pregnant 'prevalent' in Ireland Alcohol use before and during pregnancy is "prevalent and socially pervasive" in Ireland, according to an international study. News • 07 Jul 15
13% of Irish women smoke throughout pregnancy 13% of mothers-to-be in Ireland smoke all the way through their pregnancy, according to the latest report on Irish children. News • 15 Jan 15
Epidural 'may cut depression risk' Mothers-to-be who use pain relief during childbirth may have a lower risk of depression after their babies are born, a leading psychiatrist has said. News • 23 Jul 14
Fathers may be able to share maternity leave The Minister of State at the Department of Health has said the Government is looking at a number of proposals to allow fathers to share … News • 10 Mar 14
US abortion rate 'hits lowest level since 1973' The abortion rate in the United States has dipped to its lowest since 1973, coinciding with a steep decline in overall pregnancy and birth rates. News • 03 Feb 14
Mount Carmel told to repay deposits to mothers The liquidators of Mount Carmel Hospital have been instructed by the National Asset Management Agency to repay deposits to expectant mothers. News • 27 Jan 14
Behavioural issues linked to pregnancy smoking New research has found a link between behavioural problems in children and smoking by their mothers during pregnancy. News • 13 Nov 12
Teenage girl refused school place over pregnancy A school has been asked to apologise to a teenager who was refused a place on the grounds that the school "was not a haven … News • 30 Apr 12
