Five stillbirths linked to Delta variant for unvaccinated mothers
New guidance has been released. Five mothers have experienced stillbirths along with two others experiencing newborn deaths that have been linked to the Delta Covid variant on unvaccinated mothers in Ireland. The new research was carried out by the Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) and relates directly to stillbirths and newborn deaths in Ireland last […]
4 years ago
Selling Sunset’s Maya Vander shares tragic still birth news
So heartbreaking. **Content warning: This article contains details of pregnancy and infant loss. Selling Sunset star Maya Vander has revealed the devastating news that she has lost her baby at 38 weeks, suffering from a still birth. Revealing the heartbreaking news on Instagram, the reality star said that she wanted to be as open about […]
5 years ago
Six stillbirths linked to Covid-19 in Irish hospitals
NPHET are considering issuing additional advice to pregnant women. Six stillbirths in Ireland have been linked to Covid-19 related infections. According to new figures as reported by the Irish Times, seven cases of coronavirus-related placentitis have been reported in the country. Six were stillbirths and one involved a baby being born safely after emergency intervention. […]
5 years ago
Why Ireland should follow in New Zealand’s steps when it comes to pregnancy loss leave
Losing a child, no matter at what stage, is a terrible loss. New Zealand has just approved automatic paid leave for parents after miscarriages and still births, but it has me wondering why this wasn’t always the case? It also has me wondering why still in 2021 so few countries have this type of paid […]
5 years ago
Homeless mother gives birth to stillborn twins in Dublin hotel
Devastating news. A homeless mother gave birth over the weekend to stillborn twins in emergency accommodation in Dublin. The heartbroken mother later walked into the Rotunda hospital with her babies, but unfortunately, nothing could be done to save the infants. According to Extra.ie homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry spoke out about the tragic situation and […]
8 years ago
Meath mum’s fight for her son’s life to be recognised by the Irish state
No parent should have to go through this, unfortunately, many do. Meath mother Caroline Smith is fighting for her son’s right to have his life recognised by the Irish state. Under current Irish law, babies born either under 500 grams or before 24 weeks gestation – and showing no signs of life – are considered […]
8 years ago