A plethora of medical professionals, obstetricians and maternal medicine specialists have come out in favour of voting Yes in the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment. 

The Together For Yes campaign have brought some of these professionals together to discuss their thoughts and opinions on the medical landscape in Ireland under the 8th in a poignant video. 

Dr Peter Boylan, Chair of the Institute of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, tells the viewers of the video: 'The 8th amendment makes it difficult for us to treat women with compassion, and give them the proper care that they need. 

Dr Rhona Mahony, Consultant in fetal medicine, Holles Street Dr Jen Donnelly and the Rotunda Professor Mary Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and specialist in high-risk maternal medicine at Holles Street echo his sentiment with stories of their own. 

'Every week I have to break the news to women that their babies might have a significant medical condition that is going to impact on their lives, and in some cases will result in death' says Dr Jen Donnelly, Consultant in Obstetrics & Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist.

'This never gets easier to do.' 

 

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Global advocation groups such as Amnesty International have labelled the 8th Amendment as 'cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment' towards women. 

However others feel that the amendment offers the highest protection to women and does not jeopardise their right to life. 

Today, May 8th, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming referendum. 

You can see the video for yourself right here: