Under the Maternity & Infant Care Scheme, care during pregnancy is provided free of charge to any person normally resident within Ireland. The scheme provides a number of scheduled visits with your Doctor and the Maternity Hospital.

After your initial consultation your Doctor will make arrangements for you with Cork University Maternity hospital for scans and shared care with your Obstetrician.

Care for other illnesses which you may have at this time, but which are not related to your pregnancy, is not covered by the Scheme and normal consultation fees will apply.

After the birth, the scheme provides a free baby check at 2 weeks and both mother and baby check at 6 weeks.