Support

Cairde

Cairde is a community development organisation working to tackle health inequalities among ethnic minority communities by improving ethnic minority access to health services, and ethnic minority participation in health planning and delivery.

www.cairde.ie

Cuidiú

The Irish Childbirth Trust provide support services in Antenatal and Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Postnatal and Parenthood. Cuidiú publishes a Consumer Guide to Maternity Services which gives information on every Maternity Hospital and Unit in the Republic of Ireland – an invaluable resource for expectant parents. For the latest report, visit: Cuidiu Consumer Guide to Maternity Services.

www.cuidiu-ict.ie

 

Irish Doula Directory

This directory lists doulas who are currently known to work in Ireland, offering support to mothers and families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Doulas who would like to be included to the directory contact irishdouladirectory@gmail.com

http://irishdouladirectory.com/

 

Irish Midwives Association

A midwifery group looking to support the profession of midwifery in Ireland

irishmidwives.ie

 

Irish Premature Babies

Irish premature babies is a voluntary organisation set up in Ireland by parents who had a premature baby. They offer support and information and seek to promote the issues faced by parents of preterm babies.

www.irishprematurebabies.com

La League League of Ireland

An organization celebrating 50 years of supporting breastfeeding in Ireland. They offer mothers support and information on breastfeeding in all circumstances and also on how to wean

www.lalecheleagueofireland.com

Midwives for Choice

A group set up to support informed choice and birth rights in the Irish setting

www.midwiivesforchoice.ie

Miscarriage Association of Ireland

Voluntary body supporting women and men through pregnancy loss.

www.miscarriage.ie

A Little Lifetime Foundation (formerly ISANDS)

Voluntary organisation providing support and information for bereaved parents and promoting awareness among the medical, nursing and clerical professions and the general public about the needs of bereaved families.

www.isands.ie

Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland, SANDAI)

A newly formed not-for-profit organisation founded by a group of bereaved parents who came together to offer hope and support to other parents.

www.feileacain.ie

Irish Multiple Births Association

Provides support for parents expecting multiples or who have them.

www.imba.ie