Birth

Meghan Markle

EDITORIAL

The Meghan Markle ‘push present’ debate: Necessary or not?

The talk of push presents was in the news recently when Meghan Markle was spotted with new jewellery…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Unexplained infertility: ‘I felt as if I had failed my son because I hadn’t given him siblings’

After having two miscarriages, Alexandra Carey was given a diagnosis that changed her life — "unexplained infertility". Here,…

By IMAGE

Birth

EDITORIAL

‘Many women can feel they have no voice or power when birth happens and they were reminded of that’

Following a segment on last Friday's Late Late Show involving a simulated birth, RTÉ received a number of…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

‘The torture of having to parade in front of the public in heels right after giving birth’

Just two days after giving birth to the newest royal baby, Meghan Markle made a public appearance with…

By Amanda Cassidy

maternal mental health

EDITORIAL

Maternal mental health: ‘As soon as my son was born, fear and dread took over’

This week marks World Maternal Mental Health Week, and although attitudes are changing, post-partum depression still remains a…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

Meghan’s rumoured home birth: Unnecessary trial or the most rewarding way to have a baby?

It’s been reported that Meghan Markle is keen to deliver the next royal baby at her new home,…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

Giving birth at 54: ‘Better late than never’

The increasing greying of motherhood throws up ethical complications for some, but is it really anyone else’s business?…

By Amanda Cassidy

Dominique McMullan

EDITORIAL

‘I’m pregnant and suffering from pregnancy imposter syndrome’

Dominique McMullan is due her first child in April this year. Since week 10 she has been keeping…

By Dominique McMullan