There is a lot to learn, plan and decide during and after a pregnancy, and a bewildering array of sometimes conflicting information. In this section we signpost links to a number of resources which you may find useful.
Self Care:
- The HSE website has many useful resources related to pregnancy
- Healthy eating during pregnancy
- Medication in pregnancy- UK website
- Foods to avoid in pregnancy
- Unplanned Pregnancy information
- Staying healthy during pregnancy (link to the Rotunda Hospital website)
- Mental Health and Pregnancy
- Flying and pregnancy- UK website
Vaccination in pregnancy: We remind you of the HSE recommendations for pregnant women to get Influenza and Pertussis (Whooping cough) vaccines during their pregnancy
Maternity Hospital websites have a wide range of information, including information about public, private and semi-private options for care. You should also check with your Health Insurer.
Hospital Links:
- Rotunda Hospital
- Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital
- National Maternity Hospital (Holles St)
Maternity schemes, benefits, protections: