Pregnancy

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‘It’s not easy but it’s important to show that it can be done’: Helen McEntee rejects maternity leave criticism

‘It’s not easy but it’s important to show that it can be done’: Helen McEntee rejects maternity leave criticism

Minister for Justice says vast majority supported her after returning from second maternity leave earlier this month

By Jennifer BrayWed Jun 14 2023 - 14:15

As a society, we still prefer to pretend pregnancy loss doesn’t happen

As a society, we still prefer to pretend pregnancy loss doesn’t happen

Progress in reduction of perinatal mortality has slowed over the last decade. Ireland lags behind other high-income countries in prevention strategies and public health education around pregnancy loss

By Prof Keelin O'DonoghueThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00

Almost half of women who lost babies were not told about mental health impacts, survey finds

Almost half of women who lost babies were not told about mental health impacts, survey finds

Survey of maternity hospital bereavement finds 12 per cent of women had no confidence in staff

By Jack PowerThu May 18 2023 - 10:52

Pregnancy after miscarriage: Society and medicine’s views appear to be changing

Pregnancy after miscarriage: Society and medicine’s views appear to be changing

Study shows patients who attend dedicated clinic have high birth rate in subsequent pregnancy

By George WinterFri Apr 21 2023 - 06:00

Women being sacked due to pregnancy ‘more common than you think’, says employment lawyer

Women being sacked due to pregnancy ‘more common than you think’, says employment lawyer

Some 100 women contact employment law firm every month about pregnancy-related discrimination, Seán Ormonde tells webinar

By Mary CarolanWed Apr 19 2023 - 19:00

Nine things to know about fitness training during pregnancy

Nine things to know about fitness training during pregnancy

It can be a confusing and fearful time but experts say avoiding exercise is not the answer

By Sheila WaymanTue Mar 28 2023 - 05:01

‘Little evidence’ that IVF conception heightens future pregnancy complications risk

‘Little evidence’ that IVF conception heightens future pregnancy complications risk

Study analysed reproductive histories of more than a million Norwegians born between 1984 and 2002

By Jade WilsonMon Mar 20 2023 - 23:30

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