AIMS IrelandNew HSE birth statistics show a continuing high level of interventions including C-sections, instrumental deliveries and episiotomies
First time mothers struggle to avoid an intervention in labour Figures show a lack of support nationally for mothers planning vaginal birthsafter Caesareans The HSE has released detailed figures of birth statistics from Ireland’s 19 public maternity units for… Read More
Detailed statistics on Ireland’s 19 public maternity units published for the first time
(Monday, 6 January 2014) The Association of Improvements in Maternity Services, Ireland (AIMS Ireland) has today welcomed the publication by the HSE of detailed statistics from Ireland’s 19 public maternity units. The 2011 data includes information on C-section rates… Read More
Informed Decision Making: “No Thank You” – A Guide to Informed Decison Making
Your experience of labour and birth should be exactly that – YOURS. Every birth is unique as each woman will approach childbirth in her own way. It is important that you have the information you need to decide… Read More