My Health, My Language – Multilingual information page

Find information about the public healthcare system and common health topics in your language.

The below videos are available in the following languages ( Arabic, Czech, French, Georgian, Irish, Lithuanian, Romanian, Russian, Standard Chinese, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese and Urdu) and can be access on the following

 

 

Contraception

Learn about types of contraception available in Ireland . You can get contraception through a GP or family planning clinic. You can also get emergency contraception in a pharmacy without a prescription.

Pregnancy services

You can get pregnancy care for free in Ireland. Learn about the care you can get throughout your pregnancy and after the birth.

COVID-19 and pregnancy

Learn about COVID-19 and pregnancy , including the following:

  • risks to you and your baby if you get COVID-19 during pregnancy
  • getting a COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy
  • COVID-19 vaccine safety

Early pregnancy

Learn about the care you can get early in your pregnancy , including the following:

  • where to get pregnancy care
  • unplanned pregnancy options
  • looking after your health in early pregnancy

Late pregnancy and preparing for birth

Learn about the care you can get late in your pregnancy , including the following:

  • staying healthy in late pregnancy
  • regular pregnancy checks
  • when to get urgent help
  • signs you are going into labour

Looking after your newborn baby

Learn about caring for a newborn baby , including the following:

  • information on feeding and bathing
  • why babies cry and what you can do to soothe them
  • baby sleep patterns and tips for safe sleeping
  • routine health checks

Breastfeeding

Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby , and how to start breastfeeding.

Mother’s health after birth

Learn about the physical and emotional changes that happen after giving birth and the care you can get .

 

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