Here you will find links to a collection of websites, organisations or services that we hope you will find useful
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AIMS Ireland
The Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services - Ireland AIMS Ireland is a voluntary organisation campaigning for Improvements in the Irish Maternity Services and offering information and support to Women and families regarding Maternity Services in Ireland. -
Community Midwives Cork and Kerry (click to email)
Independent midwives contracted by the Health Services Executive Southern Area to provide homebirths. The aim of the Domiciliary Midwifery Project is to provide skilled midwifery care for low-risk women who choose to have their baby at home. Further information on the service can be found in this poster and a list of independent midwives working in the scheme is also available. -
Cuidiú
Irish Childbirth Trust website. -
BirthChoice Clare (click to email)
BirthChoice Clare is a lobbying and campaign group representing the interests of women and their families in the county. We advocate choice in the provision of maternity services in Clare county. Our objective is to bring maternity services back to Clare county after an absence of twenty years. Through extensive research, guided by the principle of Evidence-Based Care, we have developed a model of maternity care that will fulfil the needs of pregnant women in the county. Telephone us care of the Clare Women's Network on 065-6828731 or email us by clicking above link. -
Doula Association of Ireland
The Doula Association of Ireland is an organization that promotes, develops and supports doulas and the doula profession. Fundamental to doula care is the understanding that continuous emotional support and reassurance during labour and birth improves and enhances maternal satisfaction and reduces obstetric interventions. -
Homebirth Association of Ireland
A voluntary group, founded in 1982 to give information and support to those considering and opting for home birth. -
Kilkenny Maternity Services Focus Group
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La Leche League of Ireland
A voluntary organisation which provides information and support to women who want to breastfeed their babies. -
National Women's Council of Ireland
The national representative organisation for women and women’s groups in Ireland.