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How to size your birth ball correctly. What’s a Birth Ball?A birth ball is a sturdy, anti-burst exercise ball used during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. It is never too early to get a birth ball in pregnancy. Using it often is a great habit to get into. They can be bought from most sporting good…
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How learning to breathe can help reduce stress and bring focus to your pregnancy. Most of us go through life without paying attention to how we breathe or what our bodies are telling us. But pregnancy changes that. Whether you’re in the TTC (trying to conceive) phase—tuned into every little sensation—or seeing that positive test…
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Congratulations! If you have just found out you are pregnant in Ireland, many decisions will need to be made, with one of the most important being where to give birth. Several options are available, including public, semi-private, private hospital care, and home birth. Each option is associated with different levels of care, costs, and availability.…
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What happens at baby massage classes? Attending a class on baby massage techniques can be a transformative experience for both you and your newborn. These sessions not only provide essential skills to help you bond with your infant but also empower you with soothing techniques that can ease common discomforts like gas and colic. When…
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Night time baby care is all about striking the perfect balance between tending to your little one’s needs and preserving the peaceful sanctuary of sleep. Bright lights can disrupt this delicate equilibrium, startling your baby and signaling your brain it’s time to be awake. However, soft lighting solutions offer a serene alternative, allowing for necessary…
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We tell children to BE CURIOUS and to question the world around them. We teach about body autonomy and consent from a young age. We should take our own advice when it comes to pregnancy, birth and beyond. We have the right to question caregivers, here’s how I can teach you to be curious at…
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Top 5 Birth Positions for Home Birth in Ireland The NPEC Home Birth triennial report states that the top 5 “Maternal Positions for Birth” are 💫Kneeling 💫All Fours 💫Sitting 💫Standing 💫Squatting Why is this important? When we (as a society) think about birth, we may conjure up images of people screaming on their backs when…
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The Amazing Power of Breastfeeding: Building a Healthy Gut Did you know that our intestines are home to trillions of tiny living organisms? These microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, form what we call our intestinal microbiome. They have incredibly important jobs like breaking down our food, making vitamins, and protecting us from harmful germs.…
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As newborn babies develop and grow, their sleep patterns undergo significant changes. While they may sleep for approximately 18 hours a day initially, their sleep is often fragmented into shorter periods of 2-3 hours at a time. However, as the first year progresses, the overall sleep duration decreases to around 15 hours. One notable shift…