Women Demand Voice in Maternity Care | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A grassroots group of mothers and expectant moms in Ireland, Our Maternity Choice Ireland, is sounding the alarm as Sláintecare reforms threaten to phase out private maternity care in public hospitals. With nearly 2,500 signatures on their petition, they’re demanding the health minister protect private options—arguing that women’s lived experiences, not contracts or consultants, should drive policy. Many choose private care for continuity and peace of mind, especially after trauma or fertility struggles. They’re furious that the public hasn’t been properly informed and question why private…