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Group B Strep Awareness Month - what you need to know about Group B Strep and pregnancy
Pregnancy
Most of us have probably never even heard of Group B Strep before - as for the majority of us, it won't actually cause any complications or harm at all, but if you're pregnant, it's something you should make yourself aware of and educate yourself on
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Little Mix's Perrie Edwards welcomes her first child with series of sweet photos
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It was speculated that the singer had gone into labour this weekend, with her Liverpool footballer boyfriend missing a match on Saturday due to "personal reasons"
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Influencer Joanne Larby shares plans for sustainable gender-neutral nursery
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The social media star is keeping her baby's sex a surprise until birth, so her nursery will have a gender-neutral theme and pieces to "carry on" to potential future kids
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How long do you have to wait to conceive after going off the pill?
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"If you have certain things - if you’re overweight, a heavy smoker, over the age of 40, breastfeeding, a history of migraines - maybe that pill wouldn’t be a good option for you."
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Joanne Larby opens up about 'mummy shaming', baby names and sharing her child's life online
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'In terms of the child I would always have to think about when the little one is older looking back and reflecting, so removing shame and embarrassment,' Joanne said
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Joanne Larby shares her frustration with 'unfair' pandemic pregnancy restrictions
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'I understand they are trying to keep wards safe and visitors at a minimum but there are pretty baseline expectancies when it comes to going through the likes of labour.'
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Stacey Soloman reveals perfect pink nursery for new baby daughter with Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon
Stacey Soloman puts her new nursery on display as she is expecting her fourth child and her first daughter with fiance Joe with the couple having one son together.
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Boxer Tyson Fury asks people to ‘pray’ for new daughter as he welcomes sixth child with wife Paris
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The boxer has been married to his wife Paris since 2008 after the couple met while teenagers and share five children together as they welcome their sixth child to the family.
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Kathryn Thomas only told people she was pregnant after her 20 week scan and it wasn't a straightforward journey
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The RTÉ presenter announced she was expecting her second baby last June by posting an adorable snap online of her with her daughter Ellie while revealing her baby bump
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Irish mum Louise Spencer-Stevens shares the highs and lows of breastfeeding
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We spoke with Louise Spencer-Stevens about her experience of breastfeeding her two little ones, one who was born before the pandemic and the other was born during the pandemic but she has had two very different experiences, but she wouldn't change it
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Breastfeeding tips - How to know when to feed, position baby and how to ensure enough milk
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August 1-7 marks World Breast Feeding Week, and unfortunately, Ireland consistently has the lowest rate of breastfeeding in Europe, although the WHO recommends that all babies should be exclusively breastfed until 6 months.
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Irish mum's dramatic birth via helicopter after going into labour on Galway island Inish Bofin
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If you've ever been concerned about going into labour when you're not near a hospital, then worry no more. Tara McMahon lives 7 miles off the coast of Connemara and still managed to get to hospital on time to have her baby- with a little help
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Pregnancy myths that actually have some truth behind them
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Should you ever listen to an old wives' tale when you're pregnant, or should you cast them all to the side without ever thinking about them again? There may in fact be some truth to them!
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Celebrity baby boom: All the 2021 babies and pandemic pregnancies
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We were convinced there was something in the air in 2021 with the amount of celebrities that announced or gave birth to their newest family members, but then again with all the time we spent inside can we really be too surprised.
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Covid vaccine in pregnancy: What effects will it have on unborn baby?
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To get a wider understanding of the effects of the COVID Vaccine on unborn babies, we spoke to leading experts across Immunology and Obstetrics and Gynacaelogy to get their views on the matter
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How to increase odds of conceiving a girl - Best Positions, When To Have Sex and Foods to Try
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There is a 50% chance of conceiving a girl when trying to get pregnant, but some mums claim there are other tips that may help increase the odds of having a girl!
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Cork mum of four shares her experience of giving birth to an almost 11lb baby
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Gillian's latest arrival was ten days overdue and was the heaviest of all her children, weighing in at 10.11lb
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Cork mum Jenny Ó Dubhgáin opens up on heartbreak of six miscarriages in eight years
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Jenny took part in Sile Seoige's groundbreaking TG4 documentary about miscarriage, Deireadh Tochta in the hope that her story would help others to cope with loss
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"I got a taxi in to have my baby" - Galway mum on giving birth during lockdown
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"I had no choice! I told the taxi driver ‘I’m going in there to have a child'. After that, I have to say it all happened really fast. The nurses in Holles Street went above and beyond. I know you read about them being heroes but they really become your friends."
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“Mentally, it’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced” - What it's like to be a first time mum in lockdown
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Becoming a first time mother is an overwhelming and daunting experience for any woman, but enter a global pandemic and the transition becomes even more overwhelming. Here first time Dublin mum Suzanne Tubridy shares the highs and lows of welcoming a baby in a pandemic.
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New bill will offer Irish workers paid leave for fertility treatment, IVF and miscarriage
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Around 14,000 women in Ireland or 1 in 4 pregnant women will suffer a miscarriage every year and 1 in 6 will struggle to conceive however there is currently no paid entitlements to women experiencing fertility issues or early pregnancy loss
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Galway mum shares the harsh reality of welcoming miracle twin via surrogacy
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The couple signed up for a VIP package, which is €50,900, this included the surrogacy compensation, accommodation, nannies and housekeepers during their stay in the Ukraine after the birth. They were no hidden extras, something Maureen urges other couples considering surrogacy to check.
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Single Cork woman Lisa O’Halloran's miracle pregnancy via Danish sperm donor after multiple rounds of IUI and IVF
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Lisa has spent over €12,000 in her solo journey to become a mum. She told RSVP Live: "The knocks are hard but when you want something so bad, stopping isn’t an option."
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Mrs Hinch in tears as she finds out baby's sex at gender reveal on her birthday
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She revealed the little one's gender to her 4 million followers by sharing a video of the incredible moment she and husband Jamie found out themselves.
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