Nearly half of women accessing abortion services were mothers, says IFPA

The report highlighted issues faced by some women due to the 12-week gestational limit placed on the service. File picture.

The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has said some women continue to face difficulties accessing abortion services in Ireland but community-based early abortion services are working well, according to the sexual healthcare provider. 

An analysis released by the IFPA shows 94% of women accessing abortion services were less than 10 weeks pregnant at the time.