Local councillor Tomás Sharkey has shared a very worrying statistic which shows that Louth has the highest rate of young mothers who don’t avail of antenatal clinics.
For those unaware, antenatal clinics are aimed at detecting any problems in pregnancy or labour before they become serious. They also help expectant mothers prepare for the arrival of their child but clearly the health aspect is the most vital part of the service.
As Cllr Sharkey points out, these clinics were discontinued at the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk and I wonder has that been a factor in Louth having the highest rate of mothers not availing of them? It’s certainly bound to be a factor, with the commute to Drogheda sure to be off-putting.
Source: Tomás Sharkey (Twitter)
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