Lucy Kennedy on the importance of being real and why family time matters most
TV presenter Lucy Kennedy has opened up about her hopes for 2024 Talking to Lucy Kennedy is the ultimate tonic. The presenter’s refreshing attitude and ethos to always be real is exactly what everyone needs as we enter another new year. I recently caught up with Lucy to talk about the year ahead, her dream […]
2 years ago
Born Too Soon: “Nothing prepares you for the death of your baby”
“It doesn’t get more raw than what you see in the series” Born Too Soon has become one of the most important shows on TV in recent years. The heartbreaking, but eye-opening Virgin Media TV series gives viewers an insight into the NICU at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The show has opened our eyes to […]
3 years ago
Love Actually star reveals incredibly emotional behind-the-scenes story
“She grabbed my wrist and said ‘It’s okay, I’m with you, I can imagine how you feel, it’s gonna be alright’…” Yes, believe it or not, Love Actually turns two decades old this year. Released in cinemas in November 2003, the much-loved seasonal rom-com has become a must-watch Christmas event. Even all of these years […]
3 years ago
Irish midwife reveals why the perineal massage is so important
“Greater understanding of perineal trauma is really vital.” Clinical data shows that 9 in 10 first-time mothers who have a vaginal birth will experience some sort of perineal damage, such as a tear, graze, or episiotomy, which can contribute to a slower physical and psychological recovery. Yet, half of the women surveyed did not know […]
3 years ago
Fertility Consultant explains “the most common and manageable cause of infertility”
September is PCOS Awareness Month. This week on HerFamily, Fertility Consultant Dr Bart Kuczera from Beacon CARE Fertility answers the most common questions regarding PCOS. Victoria Beckham and Jools Oliver have openly discussed their experiences with PCOS. But what exactly is it and how does it affect fertility? And what are, as Kuczera describes, “the […]
4 years ago
Sharon Brandwein on sleep disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Do you suffer from a sleep disorder? I’ve always suffered badly from insomnia and sleep paralysis and it always seems to be at its worst when I need to be somewhere early the next morning. This week I spoke to Sharon Brandwein at Amerisleep about the three most common sleep disorders, as well as symptoms […]
4 years ago