‘There wasn’t a dry eye in the house’ – midwife who had baby called after her despite ‘awkward’ name

Members of the profession working across Ireland mark International Day of the Midwife

Sligo University Hospital midwife Cairistine Greene

Arlene Harris

Midwives have told of the impact their profession has had on both them and the women they help to give birth as the profession celebrated International Day of the Midwife yesterday.

One experienced midwife said one grateful mother went so far as to name her newborn after her despite admitting she has an “awkward” name.