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C-section and induction rates increasing for first-time mums in Ireland

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C-section and induction rates increasing for first-time mums in Ireland

By Jade Hayden

Mum left ‘livid’ with what mother-in-law did after her ‘traumatic’ birth via C-section

Health

Mum left ‘livid’ with what mother-in-law did after her ‘traumatic’ birth via C-section

By Jade Hayden

Mums who breastfeed after C-section are less likely to experience pain

Pregnancy

Mums who breastfeed after C-section are less likely to experience pain

By Alison Bough

Holding a partner’s hand could ease pain during childbirth

Pregnancy

Holding a partner’s hand could ease pain during childbirth

By Anna O'Rourke

Experts now argue we should not bathe babies so soon after birth

Pregnancy

Experts now argue we should not bathe babies so soon after birth

By Trine Jensen-Burke

What is a ‘belly birth’ and why do some new mums want us to use the term more often?

Pregnancy

What is a ‘belly birth’ and why do some new mums want us to use the term more often?

By Jade Hayden

Midwife’s photo of ‘what your cervix looks like’ before your baby comes out

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Midwife’s photo of ‘what your cervix looks like’ before your baby comes out

By Jade Hayden

Somebody has created special underwear that helps with C-section recovery

Pregnancy

Somebody has created special underwear that helps with C-section recovery

By Trine Jensen-Burke

This solider watching the birth of his child on FaceTime is tear-inducing

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This solider watching the birth of his child on FaceTime is tear-inducing

By Anna O'Rourke

The ‘golden hour’ that makes breastfeeding easier from the start

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The ‘golden hour’ that makes breastfeeding easier from the start

By Katie Mythen-Lynch