Restrictions banning the partners of pregnant women have been reintroduced in a number of maternity hospitals as the number of Covid cases soar. While the ban on partners of expectant mothers attending scans had been relaxed before Christmas, this has now been reimposed, along with other restrictions. The HSE has also confirmed that mothers are now going home sooner after giving birth since Covid and the introduction of visitor restrictions in hospitals. Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is still allowing fathers to attend the 20-week scan, however, a spokesperson last night said this is now under review. It comes after a petition opposing restrictions in maternity hospitals gain over 52,000 signatures last month.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2021 06:30 UTC