Mothers-to-be confused after tragedy

EXPECTANT mothers in Co Monaghan are making plans to spend the last weeks of pregnancy close to hospitals in Cavan and Drogheda because of fears of a repeat of the baby Bronagh Livingstone tragedy.

Mothers-to-be confused after tragedy

Mothers-to-be are to seek direction from medical staff when they attend ante-natal clinics as to what they should do in the event of an emergency.

In the absence of clear instructions, some women are planning to leave home and stay with relatives or friends closer to maternity services as their due date draws near. "They are confused and in a dilemma," said Monaghan Community Alliance chairman Peadar

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