Tough maternity restrictions 'protect' pregnant women, says Rotunda Master

If unrestricted visiting was in place, as many as 24 adults could be in one room, Prof Fergal Malone, Master of the Rotunda, said. File Photo. Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Safely lifting visiting restrictions in maternity hospitals is not easy, the master at the Rotunda Hospital has said.

Professor Fergal Malone said while restrictions are “terrible” they protect pregnant women.