Antenatal Care

All women ordinarily resident in Ireland are entitled to antenatal care under the Maternity and Infant Scheme. This scheme provides for shared care between your chosen GP and obstetrician (or midwife in the hospital). You are entitled to this service even if you don’t have a medical card.

The scheme includes the following visits with your GP.

Initial visit with GP (to confirm pregnancy usually before 12 weeks)

A further five visits (on your first pregnancy and six on subsequent pregnancies) over the duration of your pregnancy alternated with the hospital appointments.