Health Minister Calls For Expert Analysis To Examine Maternity Services

It follows women with higher risk pregnancies being moved out of Portiuncula Hospital yesterday.

The Health Minister wants an expert analysis to examine the safety for pregnant women and their babies following a report into Portiuncula Hospital.

Between 200 to 300 women with high risk pregnancies at the hospital are to be transferred over safety concerns.

An expert group is recommending a comprehensive review of maternity care across the country.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says it's important there is clear vision on how to deliver maternity services:  

Significant clinical concerns found in the 2018 Walker report were identified again in the 2024 review of five cases. 

Regional Executive Officer, of the HSE West and North West Tony Canavan, says issues arising again is a source of concern: 

David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson for Health, says we have to be led by experts when it comes to a potential report into small maternity units across the country:


 

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