Public vs Private (obstetric) care

What is the story with Private maternity care in Ireland?Why do people choose this model?1. They can afford it2. We’ve been conditioned into believing it's better than public care3. We’ve been conditioned into believing it's a real "choice" but isn't it just different ways of getting highly interventionist medicalised childbirth?4. It offers continuity of care. Only other place to get that is via the home birth service.5. You might get your chosen consultant in labour and you might get a private room. Not the use of the word might.But1. But what about getting continuity of care from a doula?2. What about offering some real choices like birth centres and midwifery case load options?3. What about putting private maternity care in private hospitals, like any other private care?4. What about reinvesting the money publicly spent on private care in public spaces into high quality needs based maternity care for all?5. How about investing in more midwives and doctors?6. What about highlighting these as priorities for the next maternity strategy?Next Comprehensive Doula Training starts October 2026 and registrations are open NOW. Suitable for people who know lots about birth, suitable for people who have never given birth, suitable for people who know nothing but feel a call, suitable for those with great personal birth experiences, with challenging experiences and also with no experiences at all. Be the change!The training is offered livein person, live on zoom and on demand by playback!More details here: https://www.dublindoula.com/doula-training-course-with-krysia-lynchCurrently there are amazing bonus offers which end 30th June 2026 Series 3 Episode 7 Public vs Private obstetric care Krysia