Posted on November 10, 2020
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
Posted on September 1, 2020
AIMS Ireland Response to the National Maternity Care Experience
Posted on June 6, 2020
Maternity service users are outraged at the news that Cavan MLU, one of only two midwifery-led units in Ireland, is set to close. This action directly contradicts the government’s commitment, to provide choice in care and improve the… Read More
Category: Press releases Tags: Maternity Policy, maternity services, midwifery, MLU, National Maternity Strategy
Posted on April 20, 2020
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
Category: covid-19, Information, News & Events, Press releases Tags: covid19
Posted on March 30, 2020
AIMS Ireland seeks data to justify hospitals banning partners from accompanying birthing women in labour and being present for the birth of their baby during the Corona virus crisis. AIMS Ireland, the voice of maternity service users in… Read More
Category: covid-19, Press releases Tags: covid19
Posted on May 11, 2019
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
Category: Information, Labour, Maternity Issues, News & Events, Press releases Tags:
Posted on February 21, 2019
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
Category: Maternity Issues, News & Events, Press releases Tags: homebirth, Philomena Canning
Posted on September 7, 2018
A woman is dead and there is no inquiry: Maternity service users demand clarity, accountability and reassurance. AIMS Ireland today (Friday, 7th September 2018) expresses grave concern at the blocking of HIQA investigation into the treatment and subsequent… Read More
Category: Ethnic minority, Inquests, Maternal Death, News & Events, Press releases, Reports Investigations and REviews, Safety Tags:
Posted on May 3, 2018
Press Release. Portiuncula Report another blow for confidence in women’s health care in Ireland AIMS Ireland calls for Mandatory Open Disclosure Figures on mandatory training of HCPs in maternity services Geographical equality for service users Less heel-dragging on… Read More
Posted on February 8, 2018
In a statement on 30th January 2018,, the National Maternity Hospital objected to a HIQA review under section 9.2 of the Health Act, following the untimely death of Malak Thawley. The NMH have said that a review of… Read More
Category: Ethnic minority, Maternal Death, News & Events, Press releases, Safety Tags: HIQA, Irish maternity services, maternal death, maternity standards, safety
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