‘I haven’t told many people’ – new mums are turning to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic after having a baby, but there’s still stigmaThe months before and after pregnancy can be extremely challenging for women, both mentally and physically, and some turn to GLP-1 medications to cope with weight gain. Here, Kirsty Blake Knox speaks to Irish mothers about their experiences on the drugs and the stigma surrounding themWeight-loss drugs like Ozempic are for long-term use and not a quick fix. Image: GettyKirsty Blake Knox Today at 06:30Ciara*, from Dublin, became a first-time mother at the age of 39. She knew she wanted a second baby and was delighted to discover she was pregnant again the day her firstborn turned one. Her pregnancies were, she says, “not kind” to her.

Source: Irish Independent January 28, 2026 08:31 UTC