GalwayBayFM

High-risk pregnancy care to be transferred from Portiuncula Hospital

Share this article
High-risk pregnancy care to be transferred from Portiuncula Hospital

Expectant mothers, whose pregnancies are considered "high risk", will have their care transferred from Portiuncula University Hospital, to other hospitals.

Five external reviews into the care provided to women and their babies at the Ballinasloe hospital have been completed.

Earlier this year, the HSE announced reviews would be carried out at the hospital, after concerns about nine deliveries at the hospital since 2023, including two stillbirths.

The team has outlined 34 recommendations from the five reviews, saying some of that work is already well advanced.

Advertisement

The update says pathways are already in place for some transfers of care involving high risk pregnancies from Portiuncula to UHG.

Factors which contribute to "higher risk pregnancies" include previous loss of a baby, obesity and maternal age.

Women likely to delivery their baby before 35 weeks pregnancy will also have their care moved.

The completed reviews have now been shared with the families, and a further seven reviews are underway or due to commence.

Advertisement

The Women’s and Children’s Network, HSE West and North West will now offer to meet individually with the families to discuss the findings.

Galway Bay FM News

Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories.

Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30.

Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information.

Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Advertisement
95.8 MHz Galway City
95.8 MHz Clifden & West Connemara
97.4 MHz South Connemara & Aran Islands
96.8 MHz County Galway
97.4 MHz East Galway
97.2 MHz Gort Area

Copyright © 2025. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Download the GBFM App
Advertisement