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For the privileged few there are Doulas, nursery nurse’s even professional nannies who for a price can be at your beck and call post-birth caring for you and baby while you recuperate and adjust to your new life. Unfortunately it is often a bunch of flowers and a box of roses lovingly handed over to your Mum in the hope of a little at home help for those all-important first weeks – particularly if it’s baby number one who has made their cute, cuddly appearance, or indeed baby number three …

Preparing yourself for the arrival of your little one is an important step in readying yourself for imminent parenthood, and as you enter your last trimester, thoughts should turn to your hospital bag. Because babies can be impatient and may make an appearance a week or two early, we recommend that by the 34th week that you have that all important baby arsenal at the ready, perched at the front door, waiting for that mad, exciting dash to the hospital. We’ve compiled a list to get you s …

First trimester done! Second trimester settling in, but the great news is this trimester is commonly called the “honeymoon period”. Weeks 13 to 27 usually play host to a return of your sex drive, the pregnancy glow makes a radiant appearance, nausea begins to subside and emotions start to even out. The second trimester is also the time when you’ll start to feel your growing baby’s first movements, so with all this excitement we’ve got a guide to help you keep track of some second trimes …

Between 30%-40% of Irish adults have high blood pressure, which is also termed hypertension. Blood pressure is the measurement of how strongly your blood presses against the walls of your arteries as it is pumped around your body. We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about high blood pressure, knowing that with education and information you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, vascular conditions and future ill health.1.What causes High Bloo …

Did you know, every 30 seconds a child somewhere in the world dies from a preventable accident. Empowering yourself with knowledge of the hidden dangers around your home can help save lives. It is important as parents we talk about these issues with friends and family. With simple and affordable locks and latches we can all ensure a safer environment for our kids so they can do what kids are meant to do…play, explore and be creative.