maternity restrictions

Campaigners are calling for better maternity care in Ireland. Campaigners are urging the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to lift remaining maternity restrictions. The #BetterMaternityCare campaigners issued a statement about the restrictions that are causing extreme distress. Despite Minister Donnelly’s claims, restrictions still remain in place in multiple hospitals. Campaigners stated: “Minister Stephen Donnelly had […]

2 years ago

It has affected one ward. New and increased visitor restrictions and infection control measures have been put in place in University Maternity Hospital Limerick after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the inpatient wards. Access to the wards for support partners is now “limited to one two-hour slot per day between the hours of 2pm and […]

4 years ago

He is absolutely gorgeous. Irish actor – and Her’s current Digital Cover Star – Amy de Bhrún has welcomed her second baby. The Line of Duty star shared three gorgeous pictures of her baby boy with her followers on Instagram this morning. In one black and white photo, she cradles her son in her arms, […]

4 years ago

“He’s very good at making media statements around different aspects to do with the restrictions.”

4 years ago

The first occurred last year. A woman in Cork has called out the government over Covid restrictions after she was forced to endure two miscarriages alone. The woman says that after going through the heartbreaking situation twice, her husband never even got to hear their baby’s heartbeat due to the harsh restrictions imposed on maternity […]

4 years ago

The plans are unchanged. The plan to extend maternity hospital access to partners who are fully vaccinated has been turned down, the HSE has confirmed. Calls for the partners of expectant mothers who are fully vaccinated to be allowed attend maternity appointments will not go ahead as there is now “no plan” to introduce this. […]

4 years ago