Irish women share experiences of public vs. private maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
By
Patrick Hanlon
Lightly browned and well buttered. A solid pick from the rack.
Summary
The article features firsthand accounts from women who have experienced both public and private maternity care in Ireland. It explores their perspectives on the differences in quality, access, and choice between the two systems, with many advocating that women should retain the option to choose private care until public maternity standards improve to match.
Key quotes
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Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences
Readers on private and public maternity care
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