Timeline of Savita Halappanavar’s Treatment : AIMS Ireland

Timeline of events of Savita Halappanavar’s treatment at Galway University Hospital. Sunday 21st October, 2012 Savita and Praveen Halappanavar, who are expecting their first baby, arrive at Galway University Hospital. The 31-year-old dentist, who is 17 weeks pregnant,… Read More

The 8th amendment : my life matters

Guest Blog by Lee Martin Manifesto: I believe my life is important – more important than that of another life that hasn’t been born yet – not equal to, MORE important. Now let me break this down for you,… Read More

Malak Thawley – AIMS Ireland Call for External Independent Inquiry

AIMS Ireland calls on the Minister of Health SImon Harris to initiate without further delay an Independent External Inquiry into the death of Malak Thawley at the National Maternity Hospital in May 2016 following routine surgery for an… Read More

Breaking News: AIMSI Ireland call from immediate intervention from the Minister for Health on the recent baby deaths in Cavan General Hospital

AIMSI Ireland call from immediate intervention from the Minister for Health on the recent baby deaths in Cavan General Hospital Contact Krysia Lynch 0877543751 Email chair@aimsireland.com AIMS Ireland are saddened, but not surprised, to see the news break… Read More

A woman shares her experience of compassionate care during her recent loss

AIMS Ireland received this letter today. With the author’s kind permission, we share it with you: Dear AIMSI, I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to the staff of Portiuncula Hospital. You see, I presented to A&E on… Read More

Ultrasound scans Part 3: Key Questions to Consider

In our third and final part of our ultrasound series, we’ll look at key questions to consider when planning or attending for an ultrasound. Ultrasounds in pregnancy have become so routine, that we rarely question their use. However here… Read More

Ultrasound scans Part 2: Types of scans

In our first post on ultrasound scans we looked at how scans can help you and your baby. Today, we’re going to take a more in-depth look at the types of scans and scanners including when or why… Read More

Ultrasound Scans Part 1: How can a scan help you and your baby?

Part 1: How can a scan help you and your baby? Dating Scans A scan can date the time of conception if you are uncertain of when your baby was conceived. Examples include if you have irregular menstrual cycles or long… Read More