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Minister claims 'significant progress' in infant and maternity care

The first specialised menopause clinic was opened in December 2021 in the National Maternity Hospital.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

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Postcode lottery still a crucial factor in maternity care access

We have 19 maternity units but just two are midwife-led; Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda, and Cavan. In contrast, London offers 30 similar centres

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Homebirth 'an empowering experience' and 'the feeling of safety was next level'

Homebirth 'an empowering experience' and 'the feeling of safety was next level'

Almost 650 women gave birth at home last year in Ireland. But when the experience is free and proven to be clinically safe - why are the uptake rates so low?

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

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24% of maternity patients now opt for midwife-led care

All 19 maternity units in Ireland now offer midwife-led services, despite the challenges of the pandemic

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Ireland's first National Maternity strategy launched today

Ireland's first National Maternity strategy launched today

Women are to have access to safe, high-quality and nationally consistent maternity care, under Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016