Over the last fortnight, many women have taken to the national airwaves to share their stories of childbirth.
Image: Shutterstock/Gorodenkoff Image: Shutterstock/Gorodenkoff “THERE IS STILL a paternalistic attitude to the care of women” in Irish hospitals, according to Fine Gael TD, Kate O’Connell.
One woman, who had a complicated C-section a few years ago, said the midwife later told her the complications were due to her being “so fat”. The woman said the words were cutting, particularly at a time when she was at her most vulnerable. The Fine Gael TD said sometimes doctors have to make decisions in the moment and in the best interest of women.
O’Reilly said it is important to remember that the vast majority of women have a positive experience of the maternity services, however, she welcomed that such an open and honest discussion about women’s health was taking place. She said a lot of work has to be done in relation to how women are treated after suffering catastrophic injuries during childbirth.
Fourth-degree vaginal tears are the most severe. They extend through the anal sphincter to the rectum. They are usually repaired under anesthetic — rather than the delivery room — however one woman told the radio show that she was stitched straight after delivery. Despite her objections about the pain, the doctor failed to stop.
The organisation said it wanted to recognise the “courage and bravery” of the many women who have taken to the airwaves.
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