Friday, February 27, 2009

Hospitals 'are forcing women to give birth in under 12 hours

By Grainne Cunniungham 23/02/09

EXPECTANT mothers are at risk of infection and "serious untoward incidents" due to the strain on maternity services in the Dublin area, a disturbing new report has found.
A comprehensive assessment of the three main specialist hospitals identified serious shortcomings in staffing and infrastructure and criticised the use of artificial means to speed up births -- so women would give birth within 12 hours.


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