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What is the story with Private maternity care in Ireland?Why do people choose this model?1. They can afford it2. We’ve been conditioned into believing it's better than public care3. We’ve been conditioned into believing it's a real "choice" but isn't... more

What is the difference between a midwife and a doula? Are doulas just wannabe midwives? Find out some of the differences in training, approach, continuity and functions. Also find out why so many midwives are considering switching career to being a d... more

Unbelievably for Ireland studies show that about ¾ mothers interviewed antenatally actually want and plan to breastfeed their babies, but somewhere along that continuum from antenatal visit to coming home from hospital with their newborn baby things ... more

Baroness Amos spoke to over 8,000 people in the UK about maternity care. Many of the aspects that she highlighted as gaps also feature in the Irish Maternity Services. Listen in to hear Niamh Griffin Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and m... more

With the closure of PMI there has been an increased spotlight on Freebirth. There are a a lot of rumours surrounding freebirth; for example that it is illegal(it is not), that it is reckless (it is not), that it is not a real choice (it is). On this ... more

Private Midwives Ireland were the sister company of Private Midwives UK In Ireland they were the only care provider offering a HBAC service (Home Birth After Caesarean Section). Prior to their inception in 2015, women who were looking for a home birt... more

The postpartum is still treated as a sacred time in many cultures. The full 42 days are honoured and special food and care are provided to the mother and the baby.

Aine from @ostara_and_co discusses some of these approaches with me in this podcast w... more

My Breastfeeding Training is coming up on the 17th and 18th May 2025 at Insight Matters in Capel St in the heart of Dubli as well as live online by zoom and by playback for whenever you want and need it, so I am sharing this podcast again! To find o... more

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Niamh Griffin
Health correspondent, Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner
Episode: Gaps in maternity care: The Amos review with Niamh Griffin
Claire Kerin
AIMS colleague, Association for Improvement in Maternity Services
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Episode: The Closure of Private Midwives Ireland and what this means for choice

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Dr. Carisha Lynch
Host and maternity care expert; host of The Doulaverse

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The Closure of Private Midwives Ireland and what this means for choice
Q: Claire, what did PMI offer that was unique in terms of access and personal care?
PMI provided broader geographic coverage, allowed for an individualized assessment outside rigid HSE criteria, and offered longer, more in-depth antenatal and postnatal appointments with evidence-based guidance—services not typically available through standard HSE pathways.

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What is The Doulaverse about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Episodes focus on maternity care in Ireland, examining the real-world differences between public and private pathways, and how system structure shapes patient experience. A common throughline is advocacy for moreChoice-driven options such as midwifery-led care, birth centres, home birth, and the role of doulas in providing continuity and emotional support. Several discussions critique gaps in access, equity, and postnatal support, and they explore how policies, audits, and national reviews (like the Amos Review) could reshape care. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on informed consent, patient advocacy, and empowering birthing people to navigate a medicalized landscape with options beyond hospital norms. The show also frequently... more

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