Introduction
www.citizensinformation.ie
www.citizensinformation.ie
If you are becoming a parent through birth, adoption or fostering, to find out about your entitlements it is advisable to consult this Irish Government website.
A guide to State services in Ireland and overview of some of the issues that will concern you, this site has information on the maternity and infant care Scheme, health and safety benefits in Ireland, maternity leave, and maternity benefit etc.
There is a search facility on the right-hand side of the homepage.
www.irishhealth.com
This is another useful site with information on all aspects of health. It includes an excellent section on entitlements before and after your baby is born. There is an easy-to-use search facility on the left-hand side of the homepage.
Support Groups
www.magicmum.com
This is a discussion board for mums and mums–to-be. This is an interactive site with lots of messages posted each day. It provides masses of useful information and support.
To fully utilise the site it is advisable to register.
www.positiveoptions.ie
Positive Options is a directory of agencies that offer advice and counselling to women who find themselves with an unexpected pregnancy.
This site has direct links to recognised Irish organisations that offer support and advice to those who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation.
www.coombe.ie
Below is the website of the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.
On the left-hand side is a table of contents. Under the heading Patient Information, are links about miscarriage and other pregnancy/childbirth related topics.
