Activists are still fighting for better abortion services. Five maternity hospitals in Ireland won’t provide abortion services until 2023. According to The Independent, the HSE has apologised for the slow rollout of abortion services. It claims the delays have been caused by “conscientious objection, recruitment, and infrastructure”. Two hospitals are working with the HSE to […]
3 years ago
Campaigners continue to call for further easing of maternity hospital restrictions. The Psychological Society of Ireland has said that restrictions on partner visits in maternity hospitals are having a negative effect on the mental health of expectant mothers. The group, which represents 3,500 psychologists, released a statement yesterday highlighting the psychological impact of Covid-19 restrictions. […]
5 years ago
A screening system at the hospital allows visitors to join their partners at their anatomy scan. The partners of expectant mothers at Cork University Maternity Hospital can now attend the 20 week scan and be present post-delivery. Earlier this month, the HSE allowed maternity hospitals to begin to ease visitor restrictions. The system has been […]
5 years ago
It has been a worrying and, to many, lonely time for new parents across Ireland. Hundreds of new mothers have had to attend antenatal appointments alone, have not been able to have visitors in hospitals after giving birth, and many of these women also had to go through the first stages of labour without their […]
5 years ago
A very important issue. This last year has been difficult for everyone but in particular expectant and new parents. Ahead of a national ‘virtual rally’ organised by campaigning organisation Uplift, a petition signed by 52,205 people will be delivered to Cork University Maternity Hospital calling for partners to be allowed attend antenatal appointments and scans […]
5 years ago
Restrictions are being considered to protect people from graphic anti-abortion images at Irish maternity hospitals. Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that it is a “great concern” that women availing of maternity services are being forced to look at these images. This comes after Dublin’s Rotunda hospital tweeted a warning that an anti-abortion group […]
8 years ago