10 incredibly sweet boy/girl baby names for twins
As if it wasn’t challenging enough to pick one name for your imminent arrival, try adding another baby to the mix! According to HSE figures, there has been a whopping 36 per cent increase in the birth of twins in Ireland between 2004 and 2013, with the number of twin births rising steadily year-on-year. Even with […]
9 years ago
Supermarket Donates 10,500 Nappies To Limerick Quadruplets
Remember Lisa Fenton and her partner Wayne Downey, who got an extra-special delivery from the stork back in November? Lisa and Wayne, from Caherconlish, made history when they welcomed quadruplets Alexander, Ashley, Maxwell, and Kayla into the world at University Maternity Hospital, Limerick. The babies were the first set of quads born in Limerick for half a century. The (very) busy […]
10 years ago
Limerick Maternity Hospital Welcomes Quadruplets, Triplets And Twins
Adare-based photographer PJ Corbett, who specialises in newborn photography, captured this unique image of quadruplets, triplets, and twins who were all recently born at the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick. Staff at the busy maternity hospital’s neonatal unit say it is the first time they have looked after so many multiples at once. Lisa Fenton and […]
10 years ago
Ireland’s Birth Rate Is Declining (But Twins Are On The Rise)
If you’ve been feeling broody lately, a new report may give you the extra encouragement you need to take the pregnancy plunge. In fact, you might be doing a civic duty. Why? Well, the number of babies born in Ireland is falling. The latest report from the Central Statistics Office shows that births have decreased. […]
10 years ago
FACT: You Can Get Pregnant While You’re ALREADY Pregnant
One of the fun benefits of trying for a baby is that you no longer have to worry about that pesky contraception. Naturally, one would assume it’s pretty much unnecessary during pregnancy too, but this story has us second guessing that assertion. As it turns out, it is possible to get pregnant while you’re already […]
10 years ago
Remember The Twins Born Holding Hands? They’re 2 Now and Just As Close As Ever!
Two years ago doctors at Akron Children’s Hospital twins Jenna and Jillian Thistlethwaite were delivered via c-section HOLDING HANDS. Mum, Sarah had endured a difficult pregnancy and had spent the 57 days prior to the girls’ birth on bed rest. When the babies were delivered, the mum described how the delivery room went completely quiet. […]
10 years ago