It's very disappointing that cervical screening will be outsourced to the US from The Coombe again. It's vital that this service is restored ASAP. #CervicalCheck irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4110…

Thanks Christina Finn for following up with the Minister. We suggest that the HSE will save money by increasing access to Cariban, in hospitalisations and all the side-effects of HG during and after pregnancy. #HG2Costly

Womenscouncilireland AIMS Ireland Labs simply don't have the resources or staff. The strike action of last year has yet to result in any changes. 20 years and medical scientists still aren't getting what we deserve. Demand pay parity and more investment. We need funding, staff, resources and public support.

Great to meet our member group AIMS Ireland to hear about their work campaigning for choice and a partnership approach across our maternity services. Check out their event this Saturday - nwci.ie/learn/event-de…

Birthing in Ireland - Where are we now? High c section and induction rates. Low breastfeeding rates. A changing homebirth service. Birth Trauma. Migrant experiences and bereavement experiences. Join us on Saturday 11th November at the Teachers Club Dublin shorturl.at/vxzPW

AIMSI AGM - Birthing in Ireland: Where are we now? This Saturday, tickets available here eventbrite.ie/e/birthing-in-… #AIMSI #AGM #BirthingInIreland #Maternity #BirthRights #Ireland #AIMSIreland

We're here AIMS Ireland conference: Birthing in Ireland: where are we now? Great lineup of speakers discussing #birthingrates #csectionrates #mgrantandethnicminorities #bereavement #homebirth and more!

AIMS Ireland Krysia Lynch talks about the #csection rates for first time parents in Ireland.

Such a great turnout at our conference: Birthing in Ireland: where are we now? AIMSIreland Krysia has shared stats #csectionrates #vbac #inductionrates and the level of satisfaction of parents who have been through losses.

Our 2nd session on Migrant and ethnic minority experiences within healthcare services Jane Xavier It's important to give the platform to people who have lived experiences.

Our migrant and ethnic minority experiences panel was made up of two migrant women of colour! Caroene talked about migrant womens perinatal/postnatal mental health. And how difficult it is for migrant women to navigate the healthcare system. Krysia Lynch Jane Xavier

3rd session: Bereavement, loss and trauma There's a need for: 1. more supports for bereaved parents. 2. More empathetic approach and provision of information on supports available AIMSIreland Krysia #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossfeelslike

According to the National Bereavement Survey, 24 maternal deaths were investigated. Being 8 of them due to suicide!!! Maternal death increases by 43% in non-Irish people. AIMS Ireland AIMSIreland Krysia Jane Xavier

Liz talks about #birthtrauma #ptsd #subthresholdtrauma its causes, and consequences.

Home birth session happening now! It's great to hear Maria's passion for home birth! AIMS Ireland Krysia Lynch Jane Xavier

Thank you so much to all who attended our conference/agm: Birthing in Ireland: where are we now? It was such a great and memorable day! Let's reflect on: stats, discussions, and how to improve the #irishmaternityservice AIMS Ireland Krysia Lynch Jane Xavier

Speaking during the AGM of maternity advocacy group AIMS Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, she said a resolution is needed. “It just means women in that area really are unable to have homebirths; the service there has become stagnant. It is not going to develop,” she said.

Stay safe out there! 🙏🏾 AIMS Ireland Krysia Lynch Jane Xavier

Really looking forward to seeing all those interested in birth and maternity care in Ireland at the Teacher's club tomorrow for our discussion on Safety Choice, Medicalisation and Profit in maternity services. Information here:rb.gy/yuc6sy Safer Births Ireland BFLGI