Just two midwives caring for 32 women and babies due to staff shortages, conference hears

Lynda Moore, midwife at Cork University Maternity Hospital and member of the INMO executive council. Picture: Lisa Moyles/ INMO

Having just two midwives caring for a hospital ward of 32 women and their babies is not uncommon due to staff shortages, the All-Ireland Midwifery Conference heard on Thursday

One senior midwife urged women to ask more questions and ensure they were getting a good experience as time pressures increase for staff.