HomepagelifestyleHealth & WellbeingSubscriberWorking Life: It’s an absolute privilege to be at the delivery of a babyDonna McNamee, clinical midwife manager, National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street Donna McNamee, clinical midwife manager at the National Maternity Hospital Holles St, Dublin. Pictures: Moya NolanMon, 17 May, 2021 - 06:00 5.20amBeating the traffic requires an early start as I’ve a one-hour commute from Armagh. I grab a wee coffee in Dublin before heading into the hospital to change into scrubs. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Unlimited access. Half the price. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€5 / month Subscribe Celebrating 25 years of health and wellbeing Working LifeNational Maternity HospitalInternational Day of the MidwifeHSE What is zebra striping and why are more Irish people choosing to drink in moderation?READ NOW Subscribe Now