Category: Motherhood

May 07
How to look after your Mental Health with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Suzanne, founder of Anatomy Physiotherapy, is a Clinical Specialist in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She spoke to us about Pelvic Floor Disorder, how it can impact your mental health, and ways to look after your mental health living with PFD. Living with a pelvic floor disorder, such as incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, is usually considered […]

May 06
How can we show up for new moms?

GROUND Wellbeing is on a mission to address our inner world, focusing on how we feel. Founder, Peigin Crowley, is on a quest to understand how to balance and align ourselves in order to achieve longevity, being passionate about purposeful self care and the education required to look after ourselves. GROUND have very kindly share […]

May 06
Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period.

Patrice Keogh of @serene_mum_and_baby_ibclc is a Midwife, Hypnobirthing Instructor and Lactation Consultant who is passionate about Infant / Maternal Mental Health. She shares some thoughts and indicators of perinatal mental heath, what to watch for, what you might experience, postnatal depression, baby blues and supports. As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experiences some […]

May 03
The Importance of Support when Returning to Work

Anne is Mum to four little ones, and Founder of The Parent NEST. She nurtures, empowers and supports women and their families through parenting transitions such as returning to work and 4th Trimester.   She has shared her insights around the physical and emotional challenges that can arise for moms when returning to work. She […]

May 02
Support during Preparation for Birth

Pregnancy can be a beautiful but challenging time, both physically and mentally. Making choices that help us to feel better and more in control can be very empowering and help with our mental health and wellbeing.   Ailsing @soufullyasiling has very kindly shared some of the things she did when preparing for her newest arrival, […]

Feb 20
Maternal Wellbeing in Ireland

We all know the importance, value and necessity in looking after moms … before, during and after birth. And for many years to come. Maternal Wellbeing is hugely important and an area that we owe it to moms to pay attention to and to support. This is an area that is incredibly important to us, […]

Nov 12
Tips to Photograph your Babies and Kids

Aoife O’Connor is a professional photographer with a portrait studio in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. She specialises in baby and family photography, capturing your family through her timeless, natural style. She has very kindly shared some top tips for families wanting to capture more precious moments together….. I’m often asked when is the best time […]

May 23
Planned Caesarean – What to Expect.

Motherhood has so many different elements, stages and experiences. And that starts right from the beginning! Birth can happen in a variety of ways, a Planned Caesarean being one such way. If it’s the first time, a Planned Caesarean [like the first of all kinds of birth] can bring uncertainty and questions. Having information is […]

May 19
Returning to Work after having a Baby.

Fiona Brennan, In Bloom Doula, is a Postpartum Doula based in Co. Mayo. She has four children, two boys and two girls. She supports families after the arrival of a baby, by providing practical, emotional and informative support. Fiona has very kindly shared some tips with us that will help moms preparing for the transition […]

Apr 04
Baby Massage Classes – Benefits for Babies and Moms.

Caroline @babymassage.caroline is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor who runs very popular Baby Massage Classes in County Kildare. Caroline tells us how the benefits of Baby Massage Classes are not just for the babies! …. Becoming a new mam can feel so amazing and rewarding. You may have longed for that moment to have your baby in […]

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