Mother denied Irish home birth to have baby in UK

An expectant mother who lost her legal battle with the HSE to be allowed a home birth is going to have her baby abroad.

Aja Teehan intends taking the boat to Britain in three weeks’ time to prepare for the birth of her second child in a rented house with the aid of a UK-approved midwife.

She also faces a €10,000 legal bill, but learned yesterday she will not be liable for the HSE’s costs.