“Quite sick in ICU”: 10% of all intensive care patients with COVID-19 are pregnant women
Vaccination is “a much better option than taking your chances.” As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise across the island of Ireland, more hospitals are seeing an increase in pregnant women testing positive for the virus. It is believed 10% of ICU patients with COVID-19 are pregnant women. According to the Irish Examiner, the low-vaccine […]
5 years ago
Experts concerned about the impact maternity restrictions will have on mothers and families
“Considerable risks to perinatal mental health due to the pandemic.” The Psychological Society of Ireland is concerned about Ireland’s current COVID-19 restrictions and the impact they will have on pregnant women and their family’s mental health. The restrictions placed on the country’s maternity hospitals have caused huge uproar over the past few months. The PSI […]
5 years ago
Maternity restrictions in place due to low vaccination uptake, Rotunda Hospital confirms
“We always strive to accommodate partners if there are individual extenuating circumstances.” The Rotunda Hospital has issued a statement about its current maternity restrictions. The hospital has come under fire for not allowing partners to attend appointments, but the hospital has now confirmed why their restrictions are still in place. They explained that 60% of […]
5 years ago
Trial to find the safest gap between COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people
“They do not feel confident enough about vaccination” The HSE has stressed that the best way to protect both you and your baby from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Pregnant people are being urged to get their vaccine when it is offered to them. The HSE states that you can avail of the vaccine if […]
5 years ago