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November 17, 2021

Mum-of-three Rachel Goodisson Smyth describes her twin pregnancy

Being pregnant on the twins was a completely different experience from being pregnant before. Having suffered miscarriages and a healthy both previously, from very early on I can only describe it as being “fuller”. Because of my pregnancy history, I wanted a scan very early so we went at what I thought was six weeks....

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October 27, 2021

Mum-of-two Penny Gray describes her first pregnancy journey

I was one of those lucky people who just “knew” when she was pregnant, and it was confirmed via a test (in the toilets at work – predictably enough) at just four weeks. The initial feeling was excitement, then a little trepidation – was I really ready? This would be the first grandchild in my...

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June 22, 2020

How to Keep Your Cool This Summer When Pregnant

Having a newborn during the bright summer months is quite simply a joy – but getting there can be tough going. To say the least! Put simply, summer heat and your third trimester don’t go well together. Experts explain that when you’re pregnant, your body temperature is a little higher than normal, so add in...

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May 28, 2020

Coping With Hay Fever When You’re Pregnant

We all love getting out and about in the summer, but there is a downside for many people to the lighter, brighter, warmer days – the dreaded hay fever.

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September 10, 2019

Reciprocal IVF by Renae

Reciprocal IVF My name is Ranae and I’m a same-sex mama, parenting blogger, LGBTQ writer, and activist. My wife Audrey and I live in Dublin, Ireland with our two daughters. Ava is 3 and her sister Arya is 8 months old. We decided in 2015 to undergo ‘Reciprocal IVF’ treatment in Spain, as it was...

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September 3, 2018

Pregnancy TO-DO List

Congratulations! Now that you're pregnant, you might be wondering how to prepare for your baby, and where to start! Follow this handy guide, divided into the three trimesters, to help you get ready for your baby... 

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