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Portlaoise Hospital baby deaths: Is history repeating itself?

Portlaoise Hospital baby deaths: Is history repeating itself?

The number of baby deaths across Ireland that are similar in circumstance and ruled as medical misadventure continues despite revelations a decade ago about Portlaoise Hospital and calls for an external investigation, writes Neil Michael

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

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Access to home births restored for women in Cork and Kerry

It is unclear whether the change will apply in other areas. The majority of homebirths here take place in Cork and Kerry

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Caesarean birth rate in Ireland about three times the recommended figure

Caesarean birth rate in Ireland about three times the recommended figure

Greater support for mothers to achieve natural births is “urgently needed”, experts have advised.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

New mums fear baby will be taken into care if they admit depression

New mums fear baby will be taken into care if they admit depression

Women who suffer from depression during and after pregnancy are often reluctant to admit to it for fear their baby will be taken into care.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017