Pregnancy is a wonderful time but it sure ain’t easy, so it’s important to treat mums-to-be as kindly as we can. Making sure she has a comfortable chair, bringing her a cuppa; offering her a hand when she needs it – these little things can make a big difference!
Two of the Mams.ie team are currently pregnant and we are doing everything we can to support them and look after them as much as we can, so we thought we’d put together some tips on ways to give yourself a boost if you are pregnant, or some ideas on treating a family member or friend who is expecting!
The second trimester is wonderful time for a ‘babymoom’. The nausea and overwhelming tiredness from first trimester has usually passed and the difficulties in getting around and feelings of tiredness of the third trimester haven’t kicked in yet! Farnham Estate in Co Cavan is a beautiful spot for a BabyMoon! With a stunning indoor/outdoor pool, fabulous spa which has tailored pregnancy treatments, woodland walks and scrumptious restaurants it’s perfect for total relaxation. We went for a ‘Babymoon’ ourselves during my last pregnancy and we loved it! Book at https://www.farnhamestate.ie/
Irish brand, Powercut Clothing pregnancy leggings stretch nicely as bumps grow. They are super soft, supportive and look great on. See https://powercutclothing.com/
Afternoon Tea at The Bracken Court in Balbriggan is a lovely gift for mums-to-be. Packed with sandwiches, brioche, cakes and served on decadent china it is a proper treat! And if you cannot finish all the yummy food, the guys will happily pack it up for you to take home! Book at https://www.brackencourt.ie/
Irish brand, Freddy has maternity jeans that stretch throughout pregnancy and also are good post birth, when Mammies need some extra stretch after baby arrives. https://freddy.ie/
Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford is also fab for ‘Babymoons’. A two min stroll to the village, the hotel has a pool, spacious rooms and relaxed vibe. The food is yummy too. The hotel is beautifully decorated for Autumn and Christmas and is a really relaxing place to stay https://www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie/
Irish company Stitch-a-name make personalised baby gifts like blankets, pram snugglies, baby comforters etc. For winter babies, they have the cutest personalised Christmas gift ideas for babies. You can pop into their store in Ilac SC or check them out online at https://stitchaname.com/
Massage is so good during pregnancy and Emma at Better Health Therapies, Hampton St. Balbriggan offers gorgeous treatments for pregnancy, including massage and reflexology. See https://www.instagram.com/better.health.therapies/
Swollen feet are a common problem in pregnancy, which is why we love Thomp2Socks. Their wide fit socks won’t leave marks on swollen pregnant ankles and a portion of sales goes towards Down Syndrome charity. Our mums-to-be have both been wearing these and absolutely love them! Visit their stall in Ilac SC or check them out online at https://www.thomp2.com/
Cosmic Baby Ireland make colourful, personalised baby soother holders, which double as trolley tokens! So cute and clever https://www.instagram.com/cosmic.baby.ireland/
Irish company Hampers and Co. have launched a range of adorable baby hampers, in pink, blue and neutral colours. A fab gift for someone going on maternity leave or a new Mammy https://hampersandco.com/
For nursery furniture, buggies and baby essentials, we love PitterPatter.ie They have a store in Nenagh, and they also ship nationwide. We cannot praise Michael enough for their wonderful customer service. You can check out their website for everything from car seats to baby monitors here https://pitterpatter.ie/
Irish skincare brand, Nyrah Beauty is perfect for sensitive skin, making it ideal for mums-to-be whose skin can be extra sensitive. They do wonderful mini bottles too, which are ideal for hospital baby bags for Mammy. See https://nyrahbeauty.com/
