Q. Is it normal for a happily married woman to fantasise? mumsonline.ie says It is very normal and yet women fantasising is a touchy topic. To put fantasy into perspective, it’s okay for women to daydream about chocolate or a new outfit … but the…
Q. I’m currently trying to get pregnant for the first time and am interested in understanding what kind of exercise I can do in the first trimester, before I tell anyone I’m pregnant. I currently have a personal trainer once a week doing weights and…
Q. I’ve noticed my teenage son has ‘sticky’ sheets. Does this mean he’s having wet dreams and should I talk to him about it? mumsonline.ie says Even though both teenage boys and girls experience this, wet dreams are more prevalent in boys as puberty increases…
Q. Why are we advised to wait for at least six weeks (or 8-10 weeks for a C-section) after having a baby before exercising? I kept active during my pregnancy and I’m now four weeks postnatal. I’m back to my pre-pregnancy weight and feel ready…
Q. With all the advances in fertility treatments, how old is too old for a woman to try to get pregnant? mumsonline.ie says No woman wants to hear that they are too old to have a baby. The truth is, our bodies are designed to…
My husband and I have a fantastic relationship, except I’ve never orgasmed with him and it’s starting to bother me. Should I be happy orgasming on my own and not with my husband? mumsonline.ie says Thank you for bringing up this very important topic. It’s…
Q Help! My baby is breech! I’m 36 weeks pregnant and apparently my baby is breech. What can I do to turn her? I really want to avoid a Caesarean! mumsonline.ie says Most babies have settled into a head down (vertex) position by 36 weeks…
Q. I tried to take up running recently, only to discover that my post baby body won’t allow me to! Obviously staying hydrated is very important when running but if I drink water I end up in trouble with stress incontinence. I’ve suffered from occasional…
Q. What are the most important medical screening tests for women and at what age should they have them? mumsonline.ie says For younger women, cervical smear tests should be done regularly every three years from the age of 25 years onwards and Cervical Check provide…
Q. I opened our family computer and discovered my 14-year-old has visited several porn sites. I have no idea what to do. I’m worried about viruses and predators, but mostly dread talking to him. mumsonline.ie says A big reason this is a difficult topic is…
Q. My obstetrician mentioned a ‘membrane sweep’ at my last visit. My visits with him tend to feel very rushed, so I didn’t get to ask him for any further information on it. What is a membrane sweep’and is it likely to be painful or…
Q. Since I had my second child one year ago, I have been walking three times a week and watching what I eat to try and tone up. But it’s very frustrating as I am not seeing the best of results. I have probably lost…
My mother and maternal grandmother were both diagnosed with osteoporosis. Do I naturally fall into a high-risk category because of this or are there any preventative measures I can take? I’m 36. mumsonline.ie says Osteoporosis is a condition that affects older women. The structure of…
Sibling rivalry can come in many forms, and sharing can be hard even for grown ups. Our expert answer one mother’s question on how to manage it. Q. What should I do when my two-and-a-half-year-old won’t share her toys with our eight-month-old? mumsonline.ie says Sibling…
Q. I get really turned on when my partner kisses me during sex. Do you have any ideas? mumsonline.ie says You’re absolutely on the mark. A study out of the University of Albany showed men initiate open-mouth kissing to transfer libido-boosting testosterone to their partner.…
Q. I am due to have a C-section and I was wondering will I get the opportunity to have skin-to-skin contact with my new baby straight away or will I have to wait until I am out of recovery? mumsonline.ie says Every hospital has different…
Q. I am quite a lazy person when it comes to exercising but I’m trying to exercise more often and eat more healthily as my partner and I are trying for a baby. I am starting out with three 20 minute walks a week but…
Q. We have finished our family and at age 43 I cannot decide what the best method of contraception is for me. I fear I’m too old to be on the pill, I suffer from migraines and so I’m terrified to try the Mirena coil…
Q. When my two-year-old gets really angry and has a tantrum, she will bump her head against the wall. This is really upsetting to us and we usually end up just giving in and letting her have her way because we don’t want her to…
Q I’ve been married for 12 years, unhappy for the last few but don’t want to get divorced because of my kids. Five of my close friends are divorced and seem happier now. A Marriage is definitely a crap shoot where a couple jumps in…
