Midwife warns of daily routine myth that can be bad for babies
A midwife has issued a warning to new parents over a daily routine myth that could be harmful to babies. As a newborn’s skin is 30% thinner than an adult’s, midwives are now recommending against bathing them frequently. They have claimed that skin flora and the baby’s microbiome need to develop during the first number of […]
1 year ago
‘Home From Home’ water birth unit set up in Wexford Hospital
Wexford General Hospital has officially opened a new water birthing unit in their maternity ward. The space aims to provide a calm and tranquil environment for mothers while delivering and also provides them with a choice of how they wish to give birth. “The water birth may not be suitable for everyone, but our goal […]
2 years ago
Midwife tragically dies in front of her children on flight
Helen passed away in her sleep during a flight home to the UK. A fundraiser has been launched for the family of Helen Rhodes, who died in her sleep on a flight home to the UK. The mum’s children sadly witnessed her untimely passing as they were with her on the flight. Helen and her […]
4 years ago
Nominations now open for Pure Foundation Fund which rewards midwives & nurses
Do you know someone who should be nominated? The Pure Foundation Fund is proud to announce that nominations are now open for those who’ve done outstanding work in the fields of midwifery, neonatal and postnatal nursing. Now in its second year the bursary scheme recognises the ‘incredible work’ of midwives, neonatal nurses and community-based nurses […]
5 years ago
What is Hypnobirthing? We asked Rotunda midwife Nadia Arthurs
Knowledge is power. That’s what I’ve learned from my chat with hypnobirthing midwife Nadia Arthurs. When the term hypnobirthing is used it conjures up images of magicians waving pocket watches in front of your eyes, but the reality couldn’t be farther from it. I’ve had two children, but I have never tried hypnobirthing and I […]
5 years ago
Pure Foundation Fund to award €5,000 to two outstanding midwives and nurses
A brilliant way to give back to our incredible nurses. Irish brand WaterWipes, supported by the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA), is proud to launch the first Pure Foundation Fund to acknowledge excellence in midwifery and nursing. This new bursary scheme in Ireland will recognise the incredible […]
6 years ago