Maternity & Infant Care
Every woman who is pregnant and ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to maternity care under the Maternity and Infant Scheme. Ordinarily resident means you are living here, or you intend to remain living here for at least one year.
The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme provides an agreed programme of care to all expectant mothers who are ordinarily resident in Ireland. This service is provided by a family doctor (GP) of your choice and a hospital obstetrician. You are entitled to this service even if you do not have a medical card. Virtually all GPs have agreements with the Health Service Executive to provide these services; they do not have to be part of the GPs and medical cards system. The Scheme also provides for two post-natal visits to the general practitioner.
The following is the schedule of visits under the scheme:
Antenatal visits are free of charge, however care for other illnesses that you may have during your pregnancy, that are not pregnancy related, are subject to normal consultation charges.
All pregnant women are advised to get the whooping cough and flu vaccine during pregnancy. These are free of charge.
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