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Things Fall Apart: It’s okay to talk about the bad stuff

In the last year, Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart. She is now working on adjusting to the new…

By Lia Hynes

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Meghan Markle’s cruelty-free skincare is safe to use during pregnancy

The world has gone royal baby mad since Meghan Markle’s pregnancy was announced this week. Bookies are already…

By Grace McGettigan

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My family got hit by the baby bomb, and hilarity has ensued

The hysteria. The elation. The family Whatsapp group going out of control. This is the scene that went…

By Geraldine Carton

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Stop treating pregnant women like pariahs in the workplace

Colette Sexton, news correspondent at The Sunday Business Post, on why employers need to support new mothers. You…

By Colette Sexton

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Serena Williams will compete again but at a lower level because her sport considers childbirth an injury

How does the former number one ranked tennis player in the world drop to 453th place in fourteen months?…

By Niamh ODonoghue

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Expecting? Paint your bump for Maternal Mental Health Day

Are you an expectant mother or know of any mums-to-be? The transition into motherhood isn’t always easy and…

By Grace McGettigan

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Maternity Leave 101: Know Your Rights, Don’t Let Your Boss Ruin Your Pregnancy

Colette Sexton, Sunday Business Post, explores navigating the workplace while pregnant  It might have taken months or even…

By IMAGE

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Treatment For Two: 4 Of The Best Irish Pampering Treatments For Mums-To-Be

Even the most fashionable mums-to-be can feel and look frazzled in the run-up to D-day. Here, three stylish…

By IMAGE

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7 Harsh Realities Your Pregnant Friend Seriously Doesn’t Need To Hear

I was sitting having dinner with two friends recently, one is in bloom and the other is, well...…

By Sophie White

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We Need To Talk More Openly About Fertility

Channel 4's recent adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 80s dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid's Tale, is still ringing in many…

By Jessie Collins

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Dumb Stuff You Can Blame Yourself For Now that You’re A Mother

The self-flagellation starts pretty early in the life of a new mother. I was slow to notice the…

By Sophie White

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Why We Shouldn’t Pick Baby Names While Off Our Faces On Hormones

I have tried in vain to change my second child's name. When naming my first kid I trawled…

By Sophie White