Survey: Irish abortion providers 'proud of work' despite stigma

Staff — including obstetricians, GPs, midwives, nurses, and administrative staff — have all faced stigma for providing abortions but do not find it debilitating.

Medical professionals providing access to abortions in Ireland regularly encounter "stigma" due to the work they carry out but nonetheless feel supported and "proud" of the service.

This is among the findings of new research carried out on the experiences of abortion providers since the repeal of the Eighth Amendment, which found that staff — including obstetricians, GPs, midwives, nurses, and administrative staff — have all faced stigma for providing abortions but do not find it debilitating.