About Our Service
The Coombe Hospital’s Community Midwifery Department have a dedicated team supporting women on their pregnancy journey from first appointment through to birth and after the baby is born. We provide a range of services including antenatal care, check-in appointments to provide care and support throughout your pregnancy, support during labour and after birth.
Our community midwifery team provides 17 community clinics per week, ranging from first appointments to follow-up clinics. A full list of these clinics and opening hours are detailed below.
The Coombe Hospital’s community midwives are part of the wider hospital multidisciplinary team working to ensure all women have a safe and positive birth experience. We can refer you to a consultant obstetrician or relevant health care professional at any point of your pregnancy, labour or in the postnatal period if the need arises.
Your Pregnancy Journey
Community Midwives
The Coombe Hospital midwives will be part of your journey through pregnancy from the very start. In most cases, your care will be shared between the hospital doctors, midwives and your GP. If you attend the hospital as a patient of the public clinic, your care will be overseen by a consultant obstetrician.
We provide a dedicated service provided by our Community Midwifery Team - a team of experienced midwives who will look after you from your initial booking visit, throughout your pregnancy and for the first week after your baby is born.
Community midwives work between The Coombe Hospital and the local community. They provide maternity care to women who have no previous medical or surgical problems. Previous complications in pregnancy or birth may occasionally mean that care cannot be provided in the community setting.
Your suitability to avail of this service will be based on an assessment of your pregnancy as likely to proceed normally with minimal risk factors.
You can call 01 4085740 for advice on this or ask your midwife at your first appointment.
At this first appointment, you will be signposted to the most appropriate pathway of care for you during your pregnancy, according to your health and choice.
At your first appointment, your midwife will discuss your birthing options. You may wish to consider a homebirth, where support and care will be provided by a HSE self-employed community midwife, as long as your pregnancy is healthy and straightforward.
If your appointments are at The Coombe Hospital, you can ask your midwife/doctor to refer your care to the community clinics if appropriate.
DOMINO Midwives
The Coombe Hospital’s team of community midwives offer an additional pathway of care through their DOMINO Midwifery Team – a committed team of midwives for women with healthy and straightforward pregnancies.
DOMINO midwives work in the community and in the delivery suite at The Coombe Hospital. This level of care includes the same antenatal care in community clinics and postnatal visits to the home with the addition of a DOMINO midwife caring for you in labour too.
We support the use of movement, water and birthing aids during labour. This enables women to be actively involved in the birth of their baby.
You can avail of our community midwifery and DOMINO midwifery service if you are living outside of The Coombe Hospital’s catchment area, however we are unable to provide postnatal visits to your home.
How do I choose my pregnancy journey route?
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At your first appointment, discuss your birthing options, including the location of where you would like to birth.
Select ‘community-based clinic’ on your registration form
Ask to be referred to a community-based clinic by your midwife/doctor in The Coombe Outpatients Department if appropriate.
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Be in a healthy and straightforward category of pregnancy .
Wish to have a minimal intervention birth, for example birth without an epidural
Select ‘community based clinic’ on your registration form
Ask to be referred to a community based clinic by your midwife/doctor in our Outpatients Department if appropriate.
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Early Transfer Home Service allows public and semi-private patients residing in The Coombe Hospital’s catchment areas (Dublin 8, 10, 12, 20, 22, 24, Lucan, Saggart, Rathcoole, Naas, Kill, Sallins, Johnstown, Newbridge) to leave the Hospital 12 hours after delivery if you and your baby are both well.
You will have ongoing postnatal care in your home, with daily visits from a community midwife up to and including your baby’s newborn screening test on day 5.
Unfortunately at this time we do not provide postnatal visits to the Celbridge area.
Conditions Treated
The Community Midwifery Department at The Coombe Hospital is dedicated to providing care for women with straightforward, low-risk pregnancies. The following conditions or scenarios are typically supported by our Community Midwifery Team:
With no significant medical or surgical history.
Or subsequent pregnancies with no history of complications.
With no identified risk factors.
Community Midwifery Clinics
The Coombe Hospital’s community midwifery team hold 17 community-based clinics. These are located in Dublin 8, 12, 22, 24, Lucan, Newbridge and Celbridge. Anyone living in these or surrounding areas can avail of these clinics.
Dublin 8 Community Midwifery Clinic
Thursday Booking Appointment 13:30 – 16.00
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The Coombe Hospital
Cork Street, Dublin 8
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Location:
Thomas Court Medical Centre
Follow Up Appointments
Thursday
08:30 – 12:20
Location:
1 St. Catherine's Lane West,
Dublin 8, D08WTW0
Dublin 12 Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointments
Friday
08:30 – 13:00
Location:
Armagh Road Primary Care Centre, 12 Armagh Road,
Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12W62N
Dublin 20 & Lucan Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
08:30 – 12:30
Booking Appointment
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
13:30 - 16:00
Location:
Rossecourt Resource Centre,
Rosse Court Ave, Balgaddy,
Lucan K78R9C9
Dublin 22 Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointment Wednesday
08:30 - 13:00
Booking Appointment Wednesday
08:30 – 13:00
Location:
Deansrath Health Centre,
St. Cuthbert's Road,
Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22R5Y0
Dublin 24 Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointment
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
08:30 – 13:00
Booking Appointment Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 11:00 - 16:00
Location:
Tallaght Cross Primary Care Centre, Russell Building,
Dublin 24, D24DH74
Celbridge Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointment Tuesday 08:00 - 13:00
Location:
HSE Celbridge Primary Care Centre
Maynooth Rd, Celbridge,
Co. Kildare, W23YK24
Newbridge Community Midwifery Clinic
Follow Up Appointments Monday 08:30 – 16:00
Booking Appointment
Thursday 08:30 - 16:00
Location:
Newbridge Health Centre,
Henry St, Newbridge,
Co. Kildare, W12KV12
Choose The Right Care For You
Our clinics offer tailored care for every stage of a woman’s life, from family planning and maternity to menopause and beyond. Whether you choose Public, Semi-Private, or Private services, we are here to provide expert, compassionate care that supports your health and well-being every step of the way.
Public Clinic
If you are living and working in Ireland and have the PRSI contributions or you have a medical card you can access free maternity and newborn care.
Semi Private Clinic
The semi-private clinic is a fee based option. Most women who choose this clinic use private health insurance to cover costs. .
Private Clinic
There are a number of consultant obstetricians offering services through our private clinic. Antenatal care fees vary between consultants..
Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
Browse our collection of patient resources, brochures, and information leaflets—all in one place. Downloadable and easy to access, these documents cover everything from appointments and procedures to maternity, newborn care, and more.
Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
Find Us
The Coombe Hospital
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X