IT HELPS hundreds of babies across Ireland each year, and now the SWAH-based Human Milk Bank has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal […]
Heartfelt appeal as Lisa McHugh’s daughter battles RSV
LOCAL Country music star Lisa McHugh is warning parents to “speak up to protect your baby from illness”, as her daughter Hallie battles Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at SWAH. “I can’t describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak and in so much pain and being unable to take that pain away,” Lisa posted on […]
Childcare support for Fermanagh parents
FERMANAGH parents breathed a huge sigh of relief after the Northern Ireland Executive confirmed “much needed support” is going to be offered to people struggling with childcare costs. Alongside the cost of living crisis, childcare costs have soared recently, with some parents forced to give up and take a break from employment to try and […]
Fermanagh mother backs breastfeeding campaign
CALLS are increasing for Fermanagh mothers to be able to avail of “proper support” as they embark on the very challenging journey of breastfeedings, in a bid to help and support their newborn children. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to support mothers in their breastfeeding journey, as […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]
Lisa McHugh and Nathan Khan welcome second child
The country star has thanked the staff of the SWAH following the unexpected arrival of their bundle of joy on Friday night.
Fermanagh couple support baby loss certificate calls
A BEREAVED Fermanagh father feels that the implementation of baby loss certificates could help parents through their grief. A baby that dies after 24 weeks is officially recorded as a stillbirth. Despite significant and increasing calls from parents, there is no such formal recognition for babies lost earlier than 24 weeks. After appeals from support […]
Play Gym is a hit with infants and parents
By Jasmin Swift YOU’RE never too young to get started on your Olympic career! While the ‘Play Gym’ class at Bridge Gymnastics in Enniskillen is not a serious athletic training programme for newborns and toddlers, the classes are proving a big hit with parents who find introducing their babies to gymnastics at such a young age is […]
Bonnie born at SWAH on Boxing Day
THE parents of a local Boxing Day baby have said they are ‘just so happy’ to have brought their little girl into the world at the most wonderful time of year. For the majority of us, the festive season is a period more magical than most. However, when one young couple living in Kilskeery look back […]
Yoga, meditation, breathing practices during pregnancy
IF you are thinking about getting pregnant, then its time you also thought about yoga. You should also work with an experienced yoga professional who has many years’ experience working with people with different conditions including pregnancy. WEBMD has a brilliant article on the benefits of yoga for pregnancy and practicing prenatal yoga can benefit both […]