AIMSI Statement on HSE Suspension of Waterbirth

10th November 2020 AIMSI Statement on HSE Suspension of Waterbirth Pregnant people planning a waterbirth have contacted AIMS having been informed by their healthcare providers that waterbirth is no longer an option offered by the HSE. They have… Read More

Birthing women in Mulingar Regional Hospital only “allowed” partner support for the last 30 minutes of labour.

AIMS Ireland urges the IEHG to reconsider compromising the safety of mothers and babies during labour and birth by limiting the presence and support of a trusted birth partner at MRH

AIMS Ireland writes to Minister Harris advocating for pregnant people not to be left alone without their partner during labour and birth.

Dear Minister and NWIHP team, We write to you on behalf of maternity service users who seek urgent clarity on the situation regarding policies for intrapartum and postpartum care during this very challenging time. We have been contacted… Read More

COVID-19 Virus infection and breastfeeding in Ireland

Questions and evidence based research about breastfeeding and coronavirus COVID-19

AIMS Ireland Joins Sabina Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week 2019

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AIMS Ireland were delighted to be invited to celebrate National Breastfeeding week with Sabina Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday 4th October 2019. AIMS Ireland Chairperson, Krysia Lynch was accompanied by a breastfeeding member of our Support… Read More

Women don’t give birth like robots – The Late Late Show gets it wrong

On the 10th May 2019 RTE s Late Late Show chose to air a piece in which a dummy (woman) was laid supine on a bed with her entire lower half exposed to the nation whilst she was… Read More

Philomena Canning Independent Midwife still waiting for HSE settlement

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February 21st 2019 For immediate release  Contact Krysia Lynch 0877543751Email: Chair@aimsireland.com  pr@aimsireland.comhttp://www.aimsireland.ie The Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services Ireland (AIMSI) calls upon Minister Simon Harris to expedite the outstanding settlement between Independent Midwife Philomena Canning and the HSE. On… Read More

Abortion care and clinical governance in Ireland

In light of the recent debate in the Dail that a current patient of the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital was denied treatment for a clinically diagnosed Fatal Foetal pregnancy by the Board of Guardians and Directors,… Read More

Abortion Service in Ireland

The latest information on the provision of abortion services in Ireland starting on the 1st January 2019

Patient Information on free safe legal abortion in Ireland

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From the 1st January 2019 women, pregnant people and girls will be able to avail of free, safe legal abortion services in Ireland. Since the referendum result was announced on the 26th of May 2018, AIMS Ireland have been… Read More