Women distressed at suspension of Midwest home birth services, say midwives

A hospital spokesman said a temporary suspension of the service put in place last week “remains in effect”
Women distressed at suspension of Midwest home birth services, say midwives

Laura Liston who died following the birth of her baby boy at home in Limerick.

The “unprecedented” suspension of home birth services in the Midwest after the tragic death of a woman in Limerick has led to further distress for women.

That is according to the Community Midwives Association, which represents self-employed midwives including those under contract with the HSE to provide homebirths.

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