Welcome to 42 weeks, a public information campaign for women giving birth in Ireland.
Having a baby is one of the most significant experiences in a woman’s life. We aim to provide you with the information you need to make it as positive an experience as possible.
Becoming a parent is full of new, exciting and sometimes difficult experiences and decisions. You may already have an idea of the kind of pregnancy and birth experience you would like, or you may not even know where to start … Continue reading
Your experience of labour and birth should be just that — yours. Every birth is unique as each woman will approach childbirth in her own way. It is important that you have the information you need to decide what is … Continue reading
However, giving birth is not just about having babies. It is about women’s lives, women’s wisdom, women’s bodies, and women’s empowerment ~ Suzanne Arms Something happened to me shortly after the birth of my first child. I was in hospital, … Continue reading
Before I had my first child, I remember asking my 90 year old grandmother if she remembered giving birth. Her reply was: “I remember it clearly as yesterday”. She explained how there was no epidural or any medical option for … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe that 42 weeks has come to an end. Many, many thanks to all of our contributors and to the families who shared their stories, photographs, videos, thank you letters and reflections. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The website will remain live so that all of the content available here. We hope that it will continue to help inform women and give them the information they need to plan for their healthy, happy births.
We have put together a short video to sum up the last 42 weeks. Hope you enjoy it!
