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ASK THE MIDWIFE 2

Posted on 01 September 2010 , under Dad-To-Be

Dad.ie talks to Lorraine Andrews (RGN, RM, RNT, BNS, MSc Midwifery), Lecturer in Midwifery in the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin, about the role of the expectant dad in the Labour ward. Lorraine is currently undertaking a PhD study on “Men’s experiences of becoming a first time father” and answers some questions

THE MAN-TERNITY BAG

Posted on 16 February 2009 , under Dad-To-Be

Admittedly expectant dads don’t have much to do before the act of childbirth takes place. Our goal is simple: To make life easier for the expectant mum. We can run errands, rub shoulders and feet, take on more chores, provide obscure craving requests, and ensure enthusiasm and punctuality takes place at

THE BABY NAME GAME

Posted on 16 February 2009 , under Dad-To-Be

So the results are in. The most popular babies’ names last year were Jack and Sarah. Runners-up for boys were Seán, Conor, Daniel and James. For girls, Emma was the second most popular choice, followed by Ella, Katie and Sophie.

My own take is that parents should be congratulated not for the names they choose, but the

"BUCKLE UP JUNIOR"

Posted on 16 February 2009 , under Car / Travel

Every year too many children are killed or seriously injured on our roads – often because they are not properly restrained when travelling.

EU law states that all children under the age of 11/12 must be in an appropriate child car seat. You must ensure that the child car seat you buy is not just appropriate

LONDON CALLING...

Posted on 16 February 2009 , under Car / Travel

“When one is bored of London,” Samuel Johnson once wrote, “he is bored of life.” The sentiment applies to families too. Travel website takethefamily.com has rated the UK capital as its number one city break for parents and children.

Start with that typical London stuff - ride a red bus, make like a waxwork at Madame Tussaud’s

MORNING GINGER...

Posted on 16 February 2009 , under Dad-To-Be

Helping your Partner with her Morning Sickness:

Consider a hangover ‘without’ the consumption of alcohol, an upset stomach, a banging headache and the feeling of exhaustion for nearly 3 months – it would bring the most hardened of men to their knees and that even includes Ross Kemp!

To add insult to injury

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