'Parental restrictions led to increase in C-sections during Covid-19'

The Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services Ireland, was once again outside on Thursday to call for better maternity care. Picture: Leah Farrell 

Caesarean-section rates in some hospitals rose during the pandemic, partially due to ongoing visiting restrictions, a maternity advocacy group has said.

The Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services Ireland supported a protest held at the Dáil yesterday demanding improvements in maternity care. While Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has previously called for unfettered access where possible, the situation has varied between hospitals.