Sligo University Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
The first New Year’s Day baby born in Sligo was a baby girl. Baby Nela Krakowiak was born at 3:21am at Sligo University Hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Baby Nela was welcomed by her Mother Urszula Krakowiak, her father Albert Michera and her two year-old sister Julia. Both mother…
Two new baby vaccines available from next week
Parents can avail of two new vaccines for babies from next week. The Minister for Health Simon Harris has confirmed today that the Men-B and Rotavirus vaccinations will be available from their family doctor from 1st December. It follows consultation between the Irish Medical Organisation, the Department of Health and…
Investigation into baby deaths at Cavan hospital
The deaths of two newborn babies at Cavan General Hospital are being investigated. One of the infants died after an emergency c-section last Wednesday, the second occurred just yesterday. Investigations are underway at Cavan General Hospital’s maternity unit where two newborns have died in the space of five days.…