Place: Cork University Maternity Hospital

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The rate of induction among first-time mothers was 71.4% in one hospital. File picture/PA</p>

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Half of first-time mothers in Irish hospitals have labour induced

Chair of maternity advocacy group describes figures as 'shocking' and says high rates of induction raise questions about why this has become normal practice

<p>Geraldine Yankeu, a Cameroonian woman who died after the stillbirth of her daughter. Picture: Forevermissed.com</p>

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Man whose sister died in Cork hospital 'does not want to see others go through same pain'

<p>Cork University Hospital. The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has said the shortage of consultants across Cork is leaving some patients unable to access surgical care.</p>

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Shortage of hospital consultants in Cork heaping pressure on waiting lists

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Cork man's marathon effort for parents of stillborn and premature babies

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'We let you down': Families receive report into disposal of baby organs

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Bereaved mothers unite ahead of CUMH protest on baby organ incineration

Toddler who suffered burns in Cork maternity hospital's post-natal test settles for €70k

The court heard baby Ren Cotter suffered the injury when a glove with warm water was placed on his left foot to aid blood circulation

Thu, 19 May, 2022

'They are our special angels now' - heartbroken family bury Marie Downey and her 4-day-old son

The heartbroken family of tragic Marie Downey and her infant son Darragh, who both died at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) last week, have “two special angels” watching over them, mourners were told at their funeral mass today.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2019

Abortion ultrasounds may be contracted

The option of contracting commercial scanning clinics to provide an ultrasound service to women seeking an abortion, under proposed new legislation, is being considered.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Parents of 820g baby organise fundraiser for neo-natal unit

Eva Desmond had to fight for life from the moment she was born, and now her parents are raising money for the neo-natal unit that helped her win that battle.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2017

Simon Harris to visit CUMH to hear doctors’ concerns

Health Minister Simon Harris is to visit Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) to hear directly from doctors who have warned they can no longer take responsibility for the health of thousands of women on gynaecological waiting lists.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

HSE apologises over death of five-day-old baby girl

The HSE yesterday expressed its sincere regret and apology to the parents and family of a five-day-old baby girl who died in Cork University Maternity Hospital.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Kian makes early appearance to be first baby of 2015

Kian Anthony Bourke, who weighed in at 3.31kg, became the first baby arrival in Ireland for 2015, popping into the world just four seconds after midnight.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Live updates from TEDxUCC

An Irishman who wants to live on Mars and a doctor who can listen to the brains of unborn babies are among the speakers at a TED talk in UCC.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

HSE accidently sent confidential email to ‘Irish Examiner’

The HSE has inadvertently highlighted how it manages upcoming negative news after accidently including the Irish Examiner in a group email to senior officials.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2012

Newborn omen in FG/Labour (ward) coalition

IS it an omen for a Fine Gael/Labour coalition as the next Government?

Wed, 16 Feb, 2011

‘We hid our little fighters to protect their dignity’

THE parents of former conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf have admitted they used to hide their sons under a blanket before they were successfully separated.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2011