28 women suffered a miscarriage as a result of domestic abuse last year

Global research showing domestic abuse during pregnancy to be more common than pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes.

Four maternity hospitals are joining forces with Women's Aid to support pregnant people who are subject to domestic violence and other abuse.

Cork University Maternity Hospital, the Coombe, the Rotunda and the National Maternity Hospital will take part in a three-year pilot programme which will involve training, creating awareness and a referral programme.