HerFamily readers

It’s completely normal to have nerves or anxieties around giving birth, especially if it’s for the first time. In fact, it’s so normal that some of our HerFamily readers, who have gone through the experience, offered advice to one dad-to-be who was hoping to ease these fears ahead of their due date. Readers shared honest […]

2 years ago

Let’s not forget one thing: C-sections are actually a major surgery. And yet, in comparison to most other surgeries, you are expected to be on your feet and tending to a newborn baby pretty soon afterwards. But don’t hesitate in asking for help, mamas – rely on your partner, family and tribe these days, that […]

5 years ago

There are lots of articles out there telling women what is the best age to have their first child. I gave birth to both of my children in my twenties but most Irish mums are aged 30 and over when having their first child. There are many pros and cons to being a younger or […]

7 years ago

Our readers share their stories.

8 years ago

Despite repeated warnings from my midwife, I was the one who never managed to get the hospital bag packed. Instead I arrived at the hospital on foot carrying a reusable Marks & Spencer’s bag stuffed with random crap I’d grabbed in the five minutes I had to get ready. According to The Man the branding […]

10 years ago

Being a parent in real life looks a little different from the way they make it look, say, on Pinterest.  In fact, sometimes, it looks pretty much as far removed from those styled, glossy, clean and well-behaved versions of parenthood as possible. Both us and our dear readers can confirm that parenthood is indeed louder, […]

11 years ago