'This is just barbaric' Cork woman who suffered two miscarriages hits out at maternity restrictions

Cara Lyons, Fermoy with her daughter Lily and Rioghnach Elliott, Glaunthaune at a distanced protest against maternity restrictions outside CUMH on Wednesday. Picture: Dan Linehan

A woman who suffered two miscarriages in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic has said going through the experience without her husband was traumatic.

Covid restrictions around maternity wards have led to protests at some hospitals this week, as political and health leaders said the restrictions could be lifted.