Mothers ask why partners are excluded from maternity wards

Dr Krysia Lynch, the chairperson of AIMS Ireland, asked during the forum if anyone could explain the benefit of making pregnant women attend hospital alone.

Evidence is still lacking to show why banning partners from maternity hospitals during the pandemic is beneficial, a forum held by the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS Ireland) has heard.

Research presented during the open forum showed at least 40% of breastfeeding women could not access support groups during the lockdowns.