Pregnancy – Page 4 – First 1000 Days

Derval O’Rourke becomes our new First 1000 Days Ambassador

We are delighted to announce that first time mum-to-be and former Irish sprint hurdles champion Derval O’Rourke was today named as our new ambassador for the First 1000 Days movement. The former world champion, who also holds four European Championship medals, has joined our other ambassadors – celebrity chef and dad Neven Maguire and TV … read more >

First Trimester

Sarah Greene

So you know the bit in the movie when the girl goes “I have something to tell you…” Well for me it didn’t quite work like that. For starters when the moment came I was sadly unable to speak such was the severity of my shock. Tom just kind of had to piece it together … read more >

Trimester 3

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You are now on the final stretch and it is an exciting time when you finally reach the final trimester – each day bringing you closer to meeting your new baby

Trimester 2

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Hopefully, if you did suffer from morning sickness, it will begin to pass now (for the vast majority it is confined to the first trimester). This is one of the reasons that the second trimester is often the time most enjoyed by mums-to-be. You can get back on track with a healthy diet full of the fresh food and important nutrients you and your baby need — to keep you going and to programme your baby for a future of good health.

The Miracle of Parenthood: Mindfulness for Parenting

Parenting is a wonderful mix of happiness, laughter, worry, frustration, joy, fear, excitement, chaos and delight. Mindfulness is core to parenthood because it allows us to be present, awake, aware and connected to the present, to ourselves, our partners, and to our children.

Beef & Avocado Salad

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This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parent’s Recipe Competition

Author: Bernie Callaghan, Meath

This recipe is rich in iron and folate, and is very tasty!

Summer Pasta

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This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parents Recipe Competition.

Author: Michelle Gayer, Cork

I’m pregnant at the minute and have always loved cooking. Now that I’m cooking for an extra special little one I’m taking even more of an interest and trying to eat a well-balanced yet still tasty diet to ensure myself and bump get all the nutrients we need!

Serves 4

You’re Pregnant!

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Congratulations! You are setting out on the first steps of a very exciting road, and no doubt looking forward to meeting your baby at the end of these 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Spiced Apple Cake

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A delicious healthier alternative to Christmas pudding

Makes 10 servings

Chilli Pumpkin Soup

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The pumpkin in this soup provides beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A), which is important for healthy vision and healthy skin. Vitamin A also supports the immune system.