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Regardless of whether it’s your first, second, third or tenth child, the hospital bag is a valuable lifeline and comforting connection to normality for the days you remain in hospital after giving birth. It’s never too early to have your bag prepared even if you don’t plan on having a hospital birth, as the unexpected can occur, so having your bag ready from the 36 week mark should have you well prepared for any eventuality or an early appearance! Many expectant mums will prepare a labo …

It’s not uncommon for children of all ages to get a mild fever and while it can be confusing for new parents and for those prone to bouts of worry if you are educated as to what a normal temperature is and what is not, you will feel confident in how you treat and approach the situation and your little one’s discomfort. So how do you know just how unwell your child is? Is there a right or wrong way in which to take their temperature? When should you call the doctor and what can you do to …

When you think of Postnatal Depression, words such as fear, sadness, anxiety, guilt and overwhelming inadequacy come to mind. This debilitating and often frightening condition affects over 12,000* new mothers in Ireland every year, with 90% *of all new mothers experiencing some degree of the ‘postpartum blues’ in the proceeding days and weeks post birth. Experiencing simultaneously a hormonal, physical and emotional upheaval both prenatally and post natally, Postnatal Depression althou …

Sleep deprivation is a common occurrence for many new parents. A fractious baby and a tired parent is a frustrating combination so ensure not to excite your baby as sleep time approaches with these tried and tested snooze strategies. Avoid Eye Contact Prolonged or animated eye contact is extremely stimulating for your new baby, so try to avert your eyes as you’re putting baby to sleep or calming them after waking. If baby is positioned snugly and safely as in the Clevamam …

Thinking about starting a family? Is the universe pointing you towards baby’s and all things cute, cuddly and weighing in and around 8lbs? Well there’a a few things to swat up on before trying-to-conceive, and with the most popular months for delivery in Ireland being August and September, now its the optimal time to get yourself baby ready before the winter months set in and the fun begins! Here’s a few tips to help make the journey a little less bumpy (no pun intended!) Get to k …