Personal Stories
These stories are the personal experiences of women, some of whom had to travel prior to legislation change, some of whom had to travel outside of Ireland for treatment even after legislation change.
They can be very raw and difficult to read. We believe they illustrate just how strongly the lack of access to care in Ireland can interfere with the natural grieving process.
LMC believes that no woman should find herself without access to the care she needs in Ireland, and it is with great sadness that we find ourselves continuing to support parents who cannot access care as their case may not meet the current legal requirements.
Christine & Darragh’s Story
Christine & Peter’s baby Darragh had Ivemark syndrome, which did not “meet criteria” for TFMR in Ireland. They went to Liverpool after many hurdles
Amanda’s Story
Amanda’s daughter Aoife had Edward’s syndrome. They travelled to Liverpool for TFMR in 2011
Fiona & Keith’s Story
Fiona & Keith’s daughter Lorriane had Down’s syndrome and hydrops. They traveled to Liverpool
Jen’s Story
Jen’s daughter had multiple anomalies and they brought her home from Liverpool on the ferry
Amy’s Story
Amy’s baby Rose was born in Liverpool. She had triploidy, a fatal foetal anomaly. Amy traveled before the 8th amendment was repealed
Tracey’s Story
Tracey’s baby Grace had thanatophoric dysplasia, where the chest is too small to allow the baby to breathe. They traveled to Liverpool
Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s baby Molly had anencephaly and traveled to the UK. Her anomaly scan was missed and the condition wasn’t picked up until 26 weeks
Theo’s Story
Theo, after an unclear picture, was diagnosed with Joubert’s syndrome. He was born in Liverpool
Ruth’s Story
Ruth’s baby had anencephaly, and traveled to a BPAS clinic. Some of the emotions and thoughts she had may ring home