Overheard in the labour ward

We parents always have a story or two up our sleeves from when we gave birth – whether they be about the journey from house to hospital or how long the labour actually took in the end. Some of the things we also remember most are the conversations we had with our midwives, nurses and […]

7 years ago

A new plan aimed at normalising pregnancy and birth in Ireland could see a shift to midwife-led births.  The Government’s draft National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026, detailed in the Irish Times, would provide women with a greater choice when it comes to giving birth, taking the focus off of the obstetrician-led approach and giving more access to […]

10 years ago