Mums and Tots Magazine - Issue 31 - Summer 2019

In this issue

Ah pregnancy! Sometimes it is a smooth ride and sometimes it is a rollercoaster with no safety bar! We hear from Mama Moment’s Sarah Ryan on having Hyperemesis in her pregnancies and knowing the signs and symptoms of this condition.
It takes a village to raise a child, is one of our favourite sayings and it so true in our own family - friends, grandparents, godparents, they all have such an important role to play. Vita Murrow tells us how crucial it was for her family to have a post partum doula stay with them after the birth of their children. Find out more about how a doula can help you in your postpartum journey with the Community Doulas, or if hiring a nanny is more your style, then check out our checklist from Mind Me.ie.
You may remember earlier this year, hearing about legislation coming in to give all same sex parents equal rights to their children in Ireland. Sadly, this does not include everybody. Married couple, Ranae and Audrey (pictured with their little family on our front cover), travelled abroad to have their children via reciprocal IVF and as such will not be covered. You can follow their story on instagram @ranaevonmeding to stay up to date with petitions and other ways to get involved.
Make sure to enter all our great giveaways. We have; a family break at Fota Island resort, a Maxi-Cosi Lila and a hamper of goodies from SuuBalm up for grabs.
Enjoy the read and have a great summer!