Sir, – I am writing in full support of Prof Seán Daly’s view of choice for women in maternity care.
Private care for many is not about the luxury of having a private room.
Rather, it is about being heard, support, reassurance, continuity of care and choice.
The UK maternity system, which is largely a one-tier public service provided free through the National Health Service, has been rocked by a series of maternity scandals over the last decade.
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Our public system here is already completely overstretched.
Taking away a private option removes patient choice. Women must be able to choose how to be cared for during pregnancy and childbirth. – Yours, etc,
ÁINE MULLAHY,
Cabinteely,
Dublin 18.
