Stories related to pregnancy
A 10-year strategy aimed at improving maternity experiences in the State is ending. Has it worked? Women who have given birth and those behind the initiative share their views
Measuring ovarian reserve: ‘As far as egg quality goes, age is the best indicator and that forms the best indicator of fertility’
Having a baby abroad: ‘Once my Mum arrived I knew I could fall apart’
One reason for the increase in heart disease in younger women is that some of the drivers have become increasingly common at younger ages
The maternal foetal medicine specialist who oversaw the births says it might be the first such case in Australia
I was so traumatised that for years after my child was born I couldn’t think about the night of her birth
‘I don’t think anyone would say paracetamol is sufficient when it comes to real, genuine labour pain’
Cabinet approves five-day leave for women who suffer miscarriages before 23 weeks
‘A little bit of headway’ towards resolving outstanding issues, says Irish Thalidomide Association
Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere
Some patients pay thousands for these extra procedures on top of the high costs of IVF
The singer on being a present parent, refusing to work the room, and coming to accept being diagnosed with a rare life-changing illness
As a bereaved mother undergoing IVF treatment, I need continuity of care to feel safe enough to undertake another pregnancy
Seven in 10 men who take paternity leave experience financial strain
Mothers and medical professionals share their views as differences between public and private maternity care in the State are brought into sharp focus
Tell your story: did you choose public or private maternity care – and why?
Doctors and midwives are concerned about a ‘notable rise’ in medically unassisted home births in the State. Do expectant mothers know the risks?
The decision to engage a private consultant is made for a variety of reasons, all of which should be respected
Observational study noted increased incidence of ASD in children whose mothers were employed in particular fields
Work Q&A: I feel like it’s unreasonable for me to ask them to revisit and reinstate a new plan
For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Collette McEntee shares her story and urges mothers to be frank about how they’re feeling
Globally, about 380,000 babies arrived on the same day as Granddaughter Number Two. A fifth were born into poverty
Having a baby while living in emergency accommodation one of top five reasons for new family homelessness in Dublin in 2025
On Spain’s windy edge, life became richer in what matters – good food, friendship and 11am coffees
Family environment makes me think of the opening line of John McGahern’s Amongst Women
Róisín Ingle: It’s no big deal, only a bit of ink on skin, but also it’s permanent, so it’s sort of a big deal
Williams shared the news in a post on Instagram and was congratulated by several celebrity friends
Sarah McInerney not alone in receiving an odd reply
Ireland offers more generous time off than most countries, but low level of financial support means many parents cannot afford to take it
RTÉ’s Clarity Correspondent on pregnancy, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and losing her wedding outfit
Representative group seeking recognition of unacknowledged survivors, statutory supports and fair compensation scheme
Stefan Golaszewski’s BBC series starring Cullen and Paapa Essiedu gives screen time to some of the most soul-wrenching experiences imaginable
Work Q&A: I was told by HR there was a vacancy and it was being held for me. But this has been filled. Is this legal?
There’s no such thing as a bestest-ever mother, there is no maternal majesty; most of us do our best most of the time
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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