Woman dies after giving birth in Kerry

A woman in her 30s died this morning after giving birth at Kerry General Hospital in Tralee.

A woman in her 30s died this morning after giving birth at Kerry General Hospital in Tralee.

The HSE has confirmed it will undertake a full review of the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

The coroner has been called and a post mortem will be carried out tomorrow.

The baby is reported to be in a serious condition.

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