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A new cosmetic treatment promises to help reduce stretch marks on the breast, abdomen, thighs and hips.

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Crisis pregnancy agency Cura has announced the establishment of a new post natal support service which will offer support and help to mothers of new babies who may be feeling overwhelmed or isolated in their new role.

According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation there are 21 people being treated on trolleys at Mayo General Hospital today out of 435 nationwide. The HSE say the hospital’s emergency department is under pressure and has advised patients to attend their GPs our GP out of hours service if it is not an absolute emergency. Some elective admissions have been postponed. Contact the hospital for information.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath Senator Nicky McFadden has warned of the danger of cutting maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital and the threat it would pose to the lives of expectant mothers and their unborn babies.

According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation there are 25 people being treated on trolleys at Mayo General Hospital today out of 475 nationwide.

The numbers of women attending Portiuncula Hospital’s Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) rose by almost 50 per cent between March and September this year compared to the same period last year.

The numbers of women attending Portiuncula Hospital’s Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) rose by almost 50 per cent between March and September this year compared to the same period last year.