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We recommend you come see the GP as soon as possible to confirm pregnancy and to discuss referral to the hospital for your first antenatal appointment.
We provide free ante-natal care, through the HSE Maternity and Infant Scheme, this includes a 2 week baby check and 6 week mother and baby check.
GP | Hospital |
24 weeks – GP | 28 weeks- Hospital (GP if second pregnancy) |
30 weeks – GP | 32 weeks – Hospital |
34 weeks – GP | 36 weeks – Hospital |
37 weeks – GP | 38 weeks – Hospital |
39 weeks – GP | 40 weeks (Due Date) Hospital |
Vaccines in pregnancy
We provide the flu vaccine and whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccines during pregnancy. The whooping cough vaccine is typically given between 16-36 weeks of pregnancy.
Helpful resources
HSE information on preparing for pregnancy
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/maternity/combinedcare.html
National Maternity Hospital Information
The Rotunda Hospital Information
The Coombe Hospital Information
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