First Trimester  Articles

What Is “Pregnancy Brain”?

When listening to friends and family discussing their pregnancies, you may have heard them jokingly refer to their “pregnancy brain” when they locked their keys into the car or completely blanked on a sibling’s name. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself becoming strangely forgetful, distracted or generally foggy-brained during your pregnancy. If

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Is It Safe to Fly During Pregnancy? And Other Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a first-time parent with a lot of questions about what is safe during pregnancy? Have you been wondering if it’s ok to travel by plane or continue your beauty treatments? We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers about safe activities during pregnancy. Don’t hesitate

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Announcing Your Pregnancy and Some Fun Ideas!

It’s happening! You’ve had a positive pregnancy test, you’ve been to your first scan and all is well. It’s exciting and a little overwhelming; you’re torn between wanting to shout it to the world or to keep this special news to yourself and your partner. So where do you even

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The Different Types of Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts are very common and do not usually cause any symptoms. Cedars-Sinai estimates that 10% of women experience ovarian cysts, with many not even realising they have one, as most ovarian cysts occur naturally and go away in a few months without needing any treatment. What is an ovarian

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What is a Nuchal Translucency Scan?

If you are currently in your first trimester of pregnancy, you’ve likely already started planning your medical appointments and are looking into all the different types of scans and testing available to you. One type of testing you may have spotted on our website is First Trimester Screening; a blood

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How To Determine Your Due Date

Sometimes figuring out your due date can be confusing. There are several variables that can affect your dates, and everyone’s body is different and won’t necessarily follow a “normal” cycle. Here we will go over the best way to determine your due date and what it is based on. Last

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Pregnancy and Nutrition

During pregnancy, your developing baby places additional demands on your body not least when it comes to how and what you should be eating. Hence, nutrition is something you need to pay special attention to from the early stages of pregnancy. You want to be sure your body is in

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Early Pregnancy Scan: What To Expect

Congratulations, you’re pregnant! It’s now time for you to start planning your first ultrasound scan. While it’s completely understandable that you want to book in and see your baby as soon as possible, there are a few things to keep in mind when looking at your dates. When it comes

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Maternity Care: Public, Semi-Private and Private Options

Most women in Ireland get their maternity care for free through the HSE. While this is a great option, there are several other options available to choose from. The type of care available will depend upon how the pregnancy progresses, where the woman gives birth, and how much she would

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The Different types of Early Pregnancy Scans

With the latest advances in technology there’s no such thing as just one set scan anymore. There are now a plethora of scans available to pregnant women that can be done at the different stages of their pregnancy. With so many different options it can often be hard to determine

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