Maternity Care Options

Here at The National Maternity Hospital we know that every pregnancy and birth is individual, that’s why we offer a range of care options within community, hospital and home settings. Our team of experienced midwives, consultant obstetricians, physiotherapists, dieticians and other health professionals are on hand to answer your questions, no matter how big or small and to ensure you have the support and care you need at every stage of your pregnancy journey.

As soon as you know you are pregnant, please contact the hospital to book your first appointment.

The National Maternity Hospital offers a choice of public, semi-private or private care for your pregnancy and birth. To help you choose the right maternity care for your pregnancy and birth, we have given detailed information on each option below.

You can book with The National Maternity Hospital no matter where you live, you do not have to be living within the catchment area of the hospital. You can book yourself or you can ask your GP to refer you.

Public Care Semi-Private Care Private Care

Outpatient

Antenatal appointments in Holles Outpatient Clinic or Community Satellite Clinic Antenatal appointments in the Fitzwilliam Maternity Clinic (located in the National Maternity Hospital) Antenatal appointments in chosen Consultant’s private rooms based adjacent to Holles Street in 60 Lower Mount Street
Inpatient Postnatal bed on the Holles Wing Postnatal bed on the Fitzwilliam Semi-Private ward (subject to availability) Private Room in the Merrion Wing (subject to availability)
Care

Combined care with your own GP and the Consultant led clinic in Holles Outpatient Clinic

or

Combined care with your own GP and Midwifery care at Holles Outpatient Clinic or Community Satellite Clinic.

Access to early transfer home within catchment area.

Combined care with your own GP and a nominated Consultant or one of their team in the Fitzwilliam Maternity Clinic

Care provided by chosen Consultant in 60 Lower Mount Street
Scan

12-week fetal well-being bedside scan. (Please note this service is in the process of being rolled out in our Community Satellite Clinics)

Anatomy scan at 20 – 22 weeks

12 week dating scan

Anatomy scan

Fetal well-being check at each appointment in the Fitzwilliam Maternity Clinic
Ultrasound Scans as prescribed by your Consultant

Additional Costs

None (must be ordinarily resident in ROI) Yes Yes. Please enquire with your chosen consultant's office for further information on costs.
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