After your baby is born
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There is a range of benefits and entitlements to support women who are having a baby. This document gives a general overview of these supports.
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Find out how to register the birth of your baby in Ireland and how to get a copy of a birth certificate. -
Find out what happens at you and your baby's postnatal check-ups, and when they happen. -
There are many benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. Find out where to get advice, information and support. -
A description of the postnatal care provided by your public health nurse. -
What support is available for women with postnatal depression. Advice and contact information to help you through this difficult time. -
Find out what supports and services are available to parents, guardians and carers of children with disabilitiesThis document is in: Children's health -
Vaccination and immunisation services for children are free of charge.This document is in: Children's health -
All pregnant employees are entitled to maternity leave from work immediately before and after the birth of their child.This document is in: Leave and holidays -
Maternity Benefit is a payment by the Department of Social Protection to women on maternity leave from work. Find out more about Maternity Benefit and how to apply.This document is in: Families and children -
The Parental Leave Acts 1998-2019 allow parents to take 26 weeks parental leave from employment, up until their child’s 12th birthday.This document is in: Leave and holidays -
Paternity leave gives new parents 2 weeks off work in the first 6 months after the birth or placement in the case of an adoption.This document is in: Leave and holidays -
Paternity Benefit is a payment that is made to a person who is on paternity leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI).This document is in: Families and children -
Each parent is entitled to 9 weeks paid parent’s leave during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family.This document is in: Leave and holidays -
Parent’s Benefit is a payment for people who are on parent’s leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). Each parent gets 9 weeks payment in the first 2 years after the child’s birth or adoption.This document is in: Families and children -
Child Benefit is a monthly payment to all parents or guardians of children under 16, or under 19 if the child is in full-time education or has a disability. A New Baby Grant is also paid with the first month of Child Benefit.This document is in: Families and children