Discrimination in sport against pregnant woman (news from Spain)
Blanca Manchon: Woman. Spaniard. Windsurfer. Sportswoman. Athlete. Daughter. But also Mother. Most people would not see this last point as an obstacle in a career path. But then again, most people are not ruthless sponsors. After Blanca announced her pregnancy last year, her main sponsor dropped her. Others soon followed. Blanca was soon left without […]
“How my little boy made his mark on the world”
My baby, John Paul, was diagnosed with anencephaly -one of those uncommon life-limiting conditions- in 2006. It was like the ground was pulled from under me in one awful moment. In the midst of the blow, one thing was clear to myself and my husband – we wanted to make the most of his short […]
They don’t want to see the 8th repealed!
Several groups of volunteers have been traveling around the country to share their ideas about protecting life, on the LoveBoth Tour. Here are two of their testimonies. Sign up to get involved – you won’t regret it! “When you turn on the radio or the TV and they’re discussing the abortion issue, you’d be forgiven […]
Her baby was carrying the life limiting condition Trisomy 18
As I stood, in the near empty streets of Kildare on a desolate corner by a bookies, I approached a woman to ask her if she could spare just a small part of her day chatting with the Love Both team about our pro-life message. Hesitantly, she agreed at first with an aura of uncertainty. […]
Open letter to a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy
I know it may not seem like it now, amidst the mixture of emotions during an unplanned pregnancy; shock, fear, isolation, but at the foundation of all these emotions that cloud the true reality, is that you have been given the most precious gift you will ever receive, the miracle of life. People around you, […]
12 things to enjoy during your pregnancy
Here you have 12 reasons to celebrate expecting mums! Pregnancy can mean a lot of inconveniences: discomfort, back pain, morning sickness, and not being able to tie your shoes in your last trimester. But whether a pregnancy is planned or unplanned, perfectly magical, or full of challenges and difficulties, here are some experiences that make having a […]
Is it possible for mums to be elite athletes?
Having a baby doesn’t mean you have to put your life, dreams, and goals on hold. Just ask Jordanne Whiley, who revealed in July that she was eleven weeks pregnant when she became the Wimbledon wheelchair doubles champion. This is an experience similar to other elite athletes. Whiley announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a […]
Friendship may start in an unexpected way
Friendship makes you rejoice with your friend’s joys and share with his sufferings. Friendship starts sometimes in an unexpected way. Maria was in her second year at university. I was a journalist and had started to give her Spanish lessons. I was a bit older than her, so I never thought that we would become […]
Unplanned pregnancy, unplanned joy (I have seen it)
My name is Críostíona Ní Laimhín and I’m currently studying Primary School teaching in DCU (Dublin City University). My brother, Seosamh, has quite severe special needs and his life has always taught me that no matter what, life will always be worth living. But then as the years passed, I found new reasons to support life. […]
Why to stand for the 8th Amendment
My sister was born with an “abnormality”. Doctors said she wouldn’t live beyond two days and, if she did, then she would have zero quality of life. They also told us she had Down’s Syndrome. What they couldn’t tell us was that she was a fighter who lived very full life until the age of 22. […]