After your baby is born
An outline of how to register the birth of your baby in Ireland.
An introductory document to postnatal care for your baby.
Vaccination and immunisation services are free of charge to children and young people.
This document is in: Health Health services Children's health
An outline of postnatal supports available to women in Ireland who have given birth.
An outline of the post natal care provided by the public health nurse service.
The Department of Health in Ireland always recommend the benefits of breastfeeding for babies. Advice, information and support.
There are supports available for women with postnatal depression. Advice and contact information to help you through this difficult time.
The Parental Leave Act 1998 as amended by the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006 allows parents to take parental leave in respect of certain children.
This document is in: Employment Employment rights and conditions Leave and holidays
Information about statutory paternity leave, which is available since September 2016.
This document is in: Employment Employment rights and conditions Leave and holidays
Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age, or under 18 years of age if the child is in full-time education or has a disability.
This document is in: Social Welfare Social welfare payments Families and children