Coombe apologises over ‘failings in care’ of mother who died of sepsis
Karen McEvoy (24) had given birth to her third child a week before she died in 2018
How do you get bereaved fathers to talk? Bring a football
The teams are made up of members of Féileacáin – the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland - and its UK counterpart
Touching scene: why skin-to-skin care is best for newborns . . . and parents
Direct skin-to-skin contact has been shown to have many benefits including bonding, stabilising of the baby’s temperature and heart rate and lowering of stress
Deficiencies and dysfunction re-surface in Irish maternity services
Unannounced inspection concluded Coombe hospital’s operating theatres posed a safety risk and were not “fit for purpose”
Baby may have had brain injury before birth, inquest hears
Coroner reviews case of Darragh Byrne, who died days after birth at Coombe hospital
All sexually active women advised to take folic acid daily
Expert suggests women should not wait until pregnancy is confirmed to take mineral
Births of the nation: women's experiences of childbirth in Ireland
Survey shows care rated highly but ‘worryingly’ high levels of patients feel they are not listened to
Doula: ‘Somebody on the journey who is there for you no matter what’
Hospitals are becoming more open to women bringing in an assistant as well as a partner as evidence of benefits mounts
10 things they don’t tell you about breastfeeding
Knowing what to expect, as well as better support, is key
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