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Study shows the baby names most likely to grow up to become influencers
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Calling all Hannahs and Jamies - the pressure's on to start raking in the followers and getting those #spon deals as you're more likely to become a social media sensation!
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RTE’s Lottie Ryan shares the hilarious moment she found out she was pregnant
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2FM presenter Lottie, daughter of Gerry Ryan, is expecting her first baby with husband Fabio Aprile
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Spencer Matthews thinks his wife Vogue Williams is pregnant with baby number three
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The former Made in Chelsea star said that she has been very emotional lately: "I think you're pregnant. You keep crying all the time. What should we call our third child"
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Dublin woman shares how chance encounter finally helped her get pregnant after several failed IVF treatments
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'To have not one but two healthy children is incredible. Knowing they are upstairs in bed, or hearing their little feet running around...We have to pinch ourselves. We did it!'
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Why you should avoid sleeping on your back while pregnant
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Doctors advise pregnant women to avoid sleeping on their backs for a number of reasons. Experts warn that the position cold lead to health complications as the pregnancy progresses.
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Fertility expert explains why taking the pill can cause health problems - and how to prevent them
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The pill can cause problems losing weight, bowel disease, and other digestion issues - so you may need to think about other alternatives, or supplementation
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Irish women named Sarah, Laura and Emma most likely to fall pregnant this year
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By knowing the average age a woman gives birth, you can also work out the names of women most likely to become mums this year
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Fertility expert in Ireland explains if vaccine is safe while women are pregnant or trying to conceive
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"When you don’t have the data you have to go in and look at the physiology and look at common sense"
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Ireland set for Baby Boom with new survey revealing 81% of couples trying for a baby
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The pandemic has not deterred new parents from starting or adding to their family, with 81% of couples surveyed in a new study actively trying for a baby right now despite anxiety around maternity restrictions.
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Mrs Hinch confirms she's pregnant with baby number two in the cutest possible way
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"It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars"
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Joy for Meath mum Vanessa McLaughlin as daughter Kady one of 2021's first babies born in Ireland
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The beautiful youngster was pictured with a small badge saying: "I'm a New Year Coombe Baby."
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirms she's pregnant with her first baby and is due next May
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It's a historic announcement that makes her the first cabinet minister of the Irish government to give birth while in office in the history of the State
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The amount of excercise pregnant and postpartum women should be doing each week according to new WHO guidelines
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Being active can lower the risk of complications during delivery, postpartum depression and lead to fewer new-born complications
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Dentist explains why pregnant women should get their teeth checked immediately once they are expecting
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Looking after your teeth and mouth is a really important part of prenatal care as the increased hormone levels can leave your mouth more vulnerable
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"Your baby has no heartbeat" - Irish Mum Aoife Bermingham shares agony of stillbirth and hope to others experiencing pregnancy loss
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"So many times I think back to leaving work that day. I never returned, I never returned in the sense that I am not that same person anymore, how can I be. What happened changed life forever," writes mum of three Aoife.
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Fertility specialist Dr Hans Arce assures Irish couples will continue despite increasing restrictions
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This will be a huge relief to many
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The most popular names for babies born in October
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Scroll down below to see the full list of names - we can't believe Wednesday didn't make the cut?!
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From Costs to chosing the right treatment: Nurse Laura Hackett shares a guide to getting started with a Fertility Clinic
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These simple fixes could help you start a family
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Cork couple share joy after conceiving twin girls through IVF
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"It can definitely be tough at times because it’s double the trouble, but the joy they bring is incredible."
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Cork mum Kelley Pectu details giving birth without epidural or pain relief during pandemic
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"I couldn't get over the strength my mind had and the power my mind had over my body, it was a life changing experience. It couldn't have gone better"
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Health expert shares tips to boost your fertility
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Struggling to conceive? Here are some steps you can take to boost your chances of getting pregnant
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Donegal parents of children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder describe the life-long impact it has had on their family
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"Ireland has quite a long way to go in terms of waking up to the harm of prenatal alcohol exposure"
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Foster mum of 28 kids with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders urges action to tackle 'devastating' condition
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Up to 600 tots are born with the life threatening sickness each year
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The Seven Common Reasons For Miscarriage - And How To Fix Them
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Feelings of grief and loss are normal after a pregnancy loss with many women wondering if it was their fault. Here, fertility specialist Jessica Bourke explains the most common causes of miscarriage
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