Reproductive health

  • If you have an unplanned pregnancy and need support, there are free confidential counselling and information services to help you consider your options and access services.

  • The public health service provides free maternity services for all expectant mothers for the period of the pregnancy and for 6 weeks after the birth.

  • Information about contraception services, supports and information resources in Ireland.

  • If you are sexually active and need information on how to prevent or test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) there are free confidential, discreet services available from the HSE.

  • You can apply for free assisted human reproduction (including IVF) from the HSE at a HSE-approved private fertility clinic of your choice. Free fertility treatment through the HSE is not means tested.

  • Women living in Ireland can get a range of free health supports. People with a uterus can avail of the same supports.

  • How to arrange a home birth in Ireland.
    This document is in: Before your baby is born

  • Fertility treatments can help improve your chances of becoming pregnant. What treatments are available and what is donor-assisted human reproduction.
    This document is in: Before your baby is born