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'Husband wants to name our baby but people intervened after hearing suggestion'
Parenting
A woman is at her wits' end after her husband told he he wanted to continue a family tradition when naming their child, but people have told her "please don't" after hearing what it was
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'I'm giving my baby food-based name but people say it'll ruin her life'
Parenting
An expectant mother is being urged to rethink the name she wants to give her daughter, as she's been told the food-based moniker could 'hold her back' from being successful as an adult
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'I refused to give up my bus seat for pregnant woman, I'm entitled to relax too'
Public transport
A woman has faced criticism for refusing to give up her seat on a crowded bus for a pregnant woman - with some saying she should be 'ashamed' for her response...
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Man pleads guilty to murder of pregnant partner in Donaghadee
Northern Ireland
Zak Hughes also admitted a charge of causing the destruction of her unborn child and faces a lifetime prison sentence
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Pregnant mum floored by nursery response when trying to enroll unborn child
Parenting
A woman who is pregnant with her first child has urged other parents to register for nursery places as early as possible after calling a nursery to enrol her unborn baby
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Mum 'really annoyed' with family mispronouncing baby's name so she might change it
Pregnancy
A mum has shared her frustration after her family keep getting her baby boy's name wrong and giving him nicknames she doesn't like - so now, she's considering changing the name altogether
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Baby joy for Holly Cairns as Social Democrats leader announces second pregnancy
Social Democrats
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has announced that she is expecting her second child with partner Barry Looney and will take maternity leave later this year.
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Rachael Blackmore's baby joy as she reveals newborn son's unique name
Rachael Blackmore
Rachael Blackmore has welcomed her first child with husband Brian Hayes, sharing the first photo of their baby boy and revealing his adorable name.
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'Blood everywhere' - Stephen McCullagh's chilling 999 call after he murdered pregnant partner
Crime
Stephen McCullagh murdered Natalie McNally who was pregnant with his child
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Stephen McCullagh who murdered pregnant Natalie McNally jailed for life after faking livestream
Northern Ireland
McNally suffered 48 separate injuries including stab wounds to her neck, compression injuries and blunt force trauma to her head
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Mum floored as husband suggests 'cringe' historical names for their twins
Pregnancy
Choosing a name for a new-born baby is a tricky job, especially when prospective parents can't agree. A mum-to-be has been left cringing at the baby names her husband wants for their twin boys
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Complaint against Irish influencer upheld over ad showing 'unsafe practices'
Cork
An advertising watchdog upheld a complaint against a Cork influencer after she promoted a supplement while pregnant without making clear that the product was not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Vogue Williams opens up on Spencer Matthews divorce rumours and admits 'that upsets me'
Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams has opened up about the emotional impact of divorce rumours surrounding her marriage to Spencer Matthews as the couple prepare to welcome their fourth child
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Cork senator Nicole Ryan shares first photos and ‘special' update after welcoming baby girl
Cork
Since entering the Seanad, she has introduced two bills to support women through pregnancy loss and child bereavement
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'I've chosen the perfect name for my baby but people tell me it's evil'
Babies
An expectant mum is standing firm on the name she's chosen for her baby, despite friends and family being unimpressed. Many of them believe the name has "evil" associations
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Irish women warned over dangerous product sold in some shops
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
The FSAI has warned women not to consume a certain product due to dangerously high levels of lead.
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Urgent call for action after death of Manchester United's Steve Bruce's grandson
Inquests
The baby's father said he believed his son's death was caused by 'neglect'
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'My drink was spiked on a night out, I woke from a coma to be told I was pregnant'
Antrim
An Antrim woman went into cardiac arrest after her drink was spiked on her 18th birthday and woke from a coma to discover she was pregnant.
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Record number of babies born to women aged over 44 in Ireland
Pregnancy
There were 408 babies born to women aged over 44 in 2023, up 80.5 per cent compared to 2013
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'We were taught how to sexually please husbands as child brides aged just 14'
Child abuse
The Nhanga is a guarded hut where girls are taught how to sexually please their husbands - but now the tradition is being reclaimed by young girls in Zimbabwe
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'I fu**ed up.' 'New mum' Kira Cousins admits faking viral birth story after family discover 'baby' is a doll
Parenting
Kira Cousins, 22, apologised on social media, admitted she was not pregnant and that "there was no baby" and said she "made it up and kept it going way too far"
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Everything we know after woman faked having a baby and fooled family with DOLL
Pregnancy
Kira Cousins, 22, sparked social media outrage after she was accused of wearing a prosthetic bump and pretending to give birth before her 'newborn' was found to be a doll
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Urgent recall for popular €4 cheese as 'do not eat' warning issued
Product recalls
An urgent recall has been issued after a popular supermarket cheese was found to pose a potential health risk to customers.
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Donald Trump claims paracetamol increases risk of autism in pregnant women - 'It's not good'
Paracetamol
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be issuing doctors in the US with new guidance - in a move condemned by experts
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