Before your baby is born
How to arrange a home birth in Ireland.
Treatments for fertility problems can help improve your chances of becoming pregnant. What treatments are available and what is donor-assisted human reproduction.
Outlining the choices in antenatal care, combined, private, semi-private and public.
An outline of more flexible maternity services offered by maternity hospitals.
During pregnancy, mother and baby's health is monitored at antenatal appointments. What happens at these appointments and what should you expect?
Antenatal classes can help you to prepare for the birth of your baby. Find out more.
Becoming a parent is a major life event. Find out where you can get information on the supports and services available.
The public health service provides free maternity services for all expectant mothers for the period of the pregnancy and for 6 weeks after the birth.
This document is in: Reproductive health
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
All female employees are entitled to maternity leave from work immediately before and after the birth of their child.
This document is in: Leave and holidays
A summary of Health and Safety Benefit for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
This document is in: Families and children
Employers' responsibilities to employees regarding health and safety measures in the workplace.
This document is in: Health and safety