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Cork University Maternity Hospital

📍 Cork

Community hospital · founded 1956 · non-profit foundation

About

Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a dedicated maternity hospital in Cork, Ireland, providing a comprehensive range of services for women throughout their pregnancy journey. From antenatal care and childbirth to postnatal support, CUMH offers a safe and supportive environment for mothers and their babies.The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, nurses, and pediatricians. They are committed to providing personalised care, ensuring each woman receives the individual attention and support she needs. CUMH also offers a range of facilities and amenities to enhance the birthing experience, including birthing pools, private rooms, and a dedicated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).CUMH understands that pregnancy and childbirth can be an emotional and overwhelming time. The hospital provides a range of resources and support services to help women navigate this journey. These include antenatal classes, breastfeeding support groups, and mental health services. CUMH is committed to ensuring that every woman feels empowered and supported throughout her pregnancy and beyond.

Legal name
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,016
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Cork

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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