Covid-19: Fewer babies born in Limerick with very low birthweight 

'Socio-environmental impact' of  lockdown may have impacted health of pregnant women, say study authors 

The number of babies born with either very low birthweight or extremely low birthweight in University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) since the Covid outbreak has fallen to "unprecedented" levels.

The number of babies born with either very low birthweight or extremely low birthweight in University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) since the Covid outbreak has fallen to "unprecedented" levels, according to new research.

Those behind the study said the "socio-environmental impact" of the Covid-19 lockdown could be a factor, in results that they said could be replicated internationally.