There is a rise in terminations attributed to various reasons. Contraception is deemed essential for maternal health. In 1940s Dublin, poor mothers faced numerous pregnancies, often 18 to 20, resulting in significant obstetric issues. Overseas doctors were interested in the complications arising from such high pregnancy rates. A Scottish doctor, Alastair Weir, noted that Dublin mothers accepted stillbirths and infant deaths, a troubling acceptance related to their experiences with numerous pregnancies.
In the 1940s, poor mothers in Dublin might endure 18 or 20 pregnancies, leading to significant health issues and numerous obstetric problems that captured the interest of overseas doctors.
Scottish doctor Alastair Weir recounted how Dublin mothers passively accepted stillbirths and infant deaths, which seemed inevitable due to the high number of pregnancies experienced.
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