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The Explainer x Noteworthy: Will home births ever be the norm in Ireland?
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'Unheard, belittled and made feel small': Women still battling for maternity care choice
Noteworthy’s months-long investigation reveals inconsistent care and lack of choice leading to trauma and unnecessary medical interventions.
Rural home births may be restricted as HSE stands by 30-minute distance limit
Tide turning on water birth ban as Drogheda becomes third hospital to reinstate option