I didn t want to do this alone : Your stories about pandemic maternity restrictions
Here’s what the maternity restrictions meant for readers. By Orla Dwyer Saturday 10 Jul 2021, 12:05 AM 2 hours ago 1,625 Views 6 Comments
EARLIER THIS WEEK, we asked people to share stories about how maternity restrictions had an impact on them during the pandemic.
Thousands of people have given birth over the course of the past 15 months, when restrictions were in place at maternity units for patient and staff safety.
These restrictions resulted in pregnant women going through parts of labour and certain scans alone.
The guidance changed over time depending on the Covid-19 situation, but we wanted to share a wide-ranging perspective on the impact of different situations through the stories of pregnant people, partners, loved ones and
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The first steps have been taken to ease Covid-19 restrictions at the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick.
UL Hospitals Group has announced that a nominated partner can be present for anomaly scans from this week, while they will also be able to visit the neonatal unit from 4.30-6.30 in the evening from next Monday.
45-minute visiting slots for partners on the hospital’s postnatal wards are being assessed with a view to starting them on May 10th.
Birthing partners will also continue to be supported in attending the Labour Ward and Theatre.
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Nurses at top maternity hospital have still not received Covid jab but management got theirs
Updated: 20 Jan 2021, 9:10
NURSES at one of the country s top maternity hospitals have still not received their Covid jab - while management got theirs.
Frontline staff at the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick are said to be anxious about the delay.
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Frontline staff at the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick are said to anxious about the delay.Credit: Alamy Live News
The vaccine rollout for those working in the hospital was cancelled last week but management, administration and maintenance staff in their hospital group were given the jab the week before.