A TV crew was allowed in to film, while partners' access is curtailed.
New and expectant parents say they are furious at last night's TV show The Rotunda.
They're hitting out at the fact a TV crew was allowed in to the hospital, while partners are not.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the hospital says minimal numbers of crew were on site, and filming in delivery suites took place through cameras operated remotely.
- A note on the series -
— The Rotunda Hospital (@RotundaHospital) September 8, 2021
Management at the Rotunda Hospital decided to proceed with allowing the filming of The Rotunda TV series this year as it is an important platform that allows patients & their families to share their pregnancy & birth stories ...
They say management at the Rotunda Hospital decided to proceed with filming as it is an important platform that allows patients and their families to share their pregnancy and birth stories with dignity and respect.
These parents say the programme was very upsetting, given the restrictions they have faced
Filming took place with minimal numbers of crew on site and strict infection prevention and control protocols were adhered to at all times.
— The Rotunda Hospital (@RotundaHospital) September 8, 2021
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