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Woman dies in Limerick after giving birth at home

Homebirth service suspended across Mid-West region pending outcome of investigation into tragedy by external experts

Woman dies in Limerick after giving birth at home — The tragedy occurred on June 5 after the woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022 - 07:15

Niamh Griffin

A woman has died in Limerick after giving birth at home, prompting the suspension of the homebirth service across the Mid-West.

The tragedy occurred on June 5 after the woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

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Place: Limerick Place: Clare Place: North Tipperary Organisation: UL Hospital Group Organisation: HSE

<p>Ms Keane died on Friday "in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Ward at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice", according to a notice on RIP.ie. Picture: Roy Keane/Instagram</p>

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