The best iron supplements for vegetarians For those who follow a vegetarian or plant-based diet, iron supplements for vegetarians are a reliable and easy way to reduce the risk of low iron levels and support overall physical and mental health. It can be challenging to...
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Iron Supplements for Women – Do Women Need More Iron?
The Best Iron Supplement For Women . Whether menstruating or pregnant, iron is vitally important to a woman’s health. Active Iron delivers 2X better absorption.
Omega 3 Fish Oil in Pregnancy: Its importance for you and your baby
Most of us know the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy and that there is an increased need for certain nutrients such as iron, vitamin D and omega-3 (I’ve previously written about the importance of iron during pregnancy) in supporting both mum and baby to...
Talking to your teenager about their period
Periods! They’re normal, they’re ordinary, and they’re a part of every woman’s life—yet society has habitually stigmatized the subject of menstruation, and discouraged the general public from discussing it openly. As we progress as a society into the 21st century and...
Iron Supplements During Pregnancy: Why is iron so important for pregnant women?
In this post, we will take you through everything you need to know about iron supplements during pregnancy. You’ll learn about: The function of iron in pregnancy The most important prenatal vitamins Iron supplements in pregnancy The best iron supplement to take when...
Recovering From Delivery – Postpartum Recovery Tips
Postpartum Recovery Tips As a midwife the majority of the questions I get asked are around pregnancy and birth. While it is so important to do antenatal classes and get the right information, we sometimes forget labour and birth happen over a day or few days....
Top 50 Doula Blogs & Websites For Expecting Parents to Follow In 2021
Pregnancy and parenting can be daunting, to say the least, and scrolling through the wealth of information online can be overwhelming. Pregnancy often throws up a million and one questions that we depend on online pregnancy resources to answer. Luckily for you, we...
The Sunniest Counties In Ireland [Map]
Ireland isn't known for year-round sunshine, but when the sun is shining there isn't a better place to be than the Emerald Isle. With Vitamin D being so important for the immune system and sunshine is an important element in helping the body create Vitamin D, we...
Folate and Folic Acid: Why it’s so important.
We hear a lot of stuff that’s important for pregnancy. Sometimes it can seem really overwhelming, and sometimes the advice is conflicting - but there is one area where there is pretty much universal agreement, and that is the importance of taking folate supplements....
50 Irish Fitness Experts To Follow On Social Media
Ever get tired of doing the same old fitness workout? Or you are bored of what you are doing in the gym and finding it hard to see any results? Thankfully, Instagram is a great place for fitness inspiration as it is full of workout videos and training tips. But with...
Best Time to Take Probiotics for Maximum Benefit
Probiotics commonly referred to as biotics regularly feature in the top 10 most popular nutritional supplements. Containing microorganisms, probiotics are generally taken to complement your existing good gut flora -. Diet, stress, illness and medications such as...
Postnatal Vitamins: Everything You Need To Know After You’ve Given Birth
After nine months of planning for your baby’s arrival, the time to meet your baby has finally arrived. Your body has done an amazing job throughout the physical changes of pregnancy and childbirth. Now, a healthy diet and support from high-quality postnatal vitamins...