After your baby is born

• Registering the birth of your baby
  An outline of how to register the birth of your baby in Ireland.
• Postnatal care for your baby
  An introductory document to postnatal care for your baby, leading in to documents on Vaccination and Public Health Nurse.
• Immunisations for children and young people
  Vaccination and immunisation services are free of charge to children and young people.
• Your health after birth
  An outline of postnatal supports available to women in Ireland who have given birth.
• Maternity care and the public health nurse
  An outline of the post natal care provided by the Public Health Nurse service in Ireland.
• Breastfeeding
  The Department of Health in Ireland always recommend the benefits of breastfeeding for babies. Advice, information and support.
• Supports for postnatal depression
  There are supports available for women in Ireland with postnatal depression. Advice and contact information to help you through this difficult time.
• Parental leave
  The Parental Leave Act 1998 as amended by the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006 allows parents in Ireland to take parental leave in respect of certain children.
• Paternity leave
  Paternity leave is not recognised in employment law in Ireland. Some employers however, grant leave to new fathers from employment. Find out more.
• Child Benefit
  Child Benefit is a payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age, or under 18 years of age if the child is in full-time education or has a disability.