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Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support) was formed in 2009 and registered as a charity in 2010. Féileacáin was formed by a group of bereaved parents to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby around the time of birth, and the organization is now the national charity supporting families affected by perinatal loss. The death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth is devastating and the emotional pain is indescribable for all involved.

The Department of Health has approved the Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for the delivery of a new Emergency Department and Women’s and Children’s Department at University Hospital Galway, according to Senator Seán Kyne.

The Maternity Unit in Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has developed a special antenatal programme for expectant parents of twins to help prepare them for the journey ahead.

Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with Healthy Mayo, Mayo County Council and Mayo Chambers are launching “We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo”, a breastfeeding initiative set up to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations and communities.

‘I’m sorry, I cannot see the heartbeat.’ These are not the words a happy newly expectant mother should ever have to hear. Reading a chapter in ‘What to Expect when you are Expecting’ cannot prepare you for hearing these words. These words change your life and the woman you are.