News - pregnancy
Local MEP Maria Walsh announces pregnancy through IVF
The Fine Gael politician said she hopes her personal journey can help other single women and those who are LGBTQI+ to become mothers.
May 10, 2026 08:27
Local Senator Calls for more Postnatal Care
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has called for year-long postnatal support, expanded mental health services, physical recovery care, and workplace flexibility.
Feb 17, 2026 08:15
Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe
No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2025 12:10
Pregnant women at 'high risk' at Portiuncula to have care transferred to Galway University Hospital
According to Saolta, an implementation team with key stakeholders is now being set up to further progress the recommendations and any changes required over the coming months.
Jul 9, 2025 14:13
One local woman travelled to UK for abortion last year
There has been a rise nationally.
Jun 22, 2022 11:14
Leitrim campaigners welcome full abortion services beginning at Sligo University Hospital
The hospital had prevoulsy been providing access to limited abortion services.
Apr 27, 2022 13:45
HSE confirm more pregnant women are presenting for Covid vaccine
A pop-up clinic for women will operate at Mullingar Hospital next week.
Oct 30, 2021 10:28
Mullingar to host further walk in Covid clinics for pregnant women next week
Pregnant women can avail of dose 1 and dose 2 vaccines at special walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Oct 29, 2021 17:11
Local GP urges women in early pregnancy to take Covid-19 vaccine
Advice on vaccination during pregnancy has also been updated, with women now allowed to get the jab before 14 weeks.
Sep 2, 2021 13:28
Over 130 local women accessed pregnancy termination services last year
The numbers recorded for 2020 are slightly down on figures for 2019
Jun 29, 2021 12:49
Liability admitted after pregnancy terminated following incorrect advice on child's health
It was later discovered the child was healthy and a mistake had been made
Jun 22, 2021 19:54
LISTEN: Pregnant women across Shannonside region urged to get Covid vaccine
Studies show that the vaccine is safe for women who are expecting a child
Jun 4, 2021 08:42
Woman miscarries baby after vicious Dublin assault
The incident occurred earlier this week at Dame Street in Dublin city centre
Apr 29, 2021 12:34
Longford women least happy with discussing health during pregnancy check-ups
The results are contained in a new Hiqa survey which examines how women felt during pregnancy check-up chats with their GP
Apr 12, 2021 14:37Shannonside Newsletter
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