Project Description
The combined antenatal care programme allows you to be under joint care of your GP and obstetrician during pregnancy. This is internationally recognised as the best and most convenient form of ante-natal care. Visits to the Dargle Clinic that are related to the pregnancy are free of charge once the HSE application form is completed in the practice.
On your first pregnancy you will be provided with an initial examination, if possible before 12 weeks, and a further 5 examinations during the pregnancy, which are alternated with visits to the maternity unit/hospital. The schedule of visits may be changed by your GP and/or hospital obstetrician, depending on your individual situation. For subsequent pregnancies you will have an initial examination and a further 6 examinations.
If you have a significant illness, e.g. diabetes or hypertension, you may have up to 5 additional visits to the GP. Care for other illnesses which you may have at this time, but which are not related to your pregnancy, is not covered by the Scheme.
After the birth, the GP will examine the baby at 2 weeks and both mother and baby at 6 weeks. Mothers are entitled to free in-patient and out-patient public hospital services in respect of the pregnancy and the birth and are not liable for any of the standard in-patient hospital charges.
Under the new Under 6s GP Visit Scheme, the baby will be entitled to other free GP services up until their 6th Birthday, provided they are registered with the practice. Medications, if prescribed by the doctor are, however, payable at the pharmacy.
To apply online go to: https://www.pcrsonline.ie/portal/gp-visit-card/pub
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