The HSE have recommended that pregnant women who live for more than half an hour away from a hospital should no longer have the option of a home birth.

Community midwives have said this will have a huge impact on women in rural areas.

Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Coco, who has had four homebirths, Shelly O’Halloran, a Doula in Limerick, David Hall, Owner of Lifeline ambulance and other listeners to discuss...