Mother at centre of probe defends midwife’s actions

A mother who is at the centre of a HSE investigation into prominent midwife Philomena Canning has come out strongly in favour of Ms Canning, saying that she was "very professional and careful and strictly followed the rules given by the HSE".

Ms Canning, who is one of the leading midwives in the practice of home births, has had her insurance indemnity withdrawn by the HSE while it investigates the circumstances surrounding complications in two deliveries earlier this year, one of which involved Hana Rydl.

However, Ms Rydl, whose son was born last April, was only formally contacted about the matter by the HSE last Monday.