A pilot service to enhance midwifery care has been launched by the Maternity Department at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
The programme will offer postnatal clinic appointments to all women on day five and day ten after their baby is born.Each appointment will consist of a 45-minute consultation with a midwife who will carry out a full mother and baby check. Referrals and follow-up care will be provided as clinically required.
"The aim of the service is to provide enhanced postnatal care, early signposting for additional services, breastfeeding support and reduce postnatal admission," said Clinical Midwife Manager at Portiuncula University Hospital Rebecca Colohan. The hospital was selected as a pilot site by the HSE's National Women and Infants Health Programme and secured funding for two additional midwives and part-time administrative support to roll out this pilot.
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