Just over half of patients 'fully involved' in decisions about giving birth

Some 25% of respondents to a University of Limerick-led survey, and who had either a C-section or an instrument-assisted birth, said they were not provided with enough information about the procedures.

Almost half of patients surveyed about birth experiences did not realise consent was needed before medics could carry out internal examinations.

Some 25% of those who completed the University of Limerick-led survey, and had either a C-section or an instrument-assisted birth, said they were not provided with enough information about both procedures.