OPD: Adult Obstetic & Gynaecological Outpatient Services
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About Our Service
The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of womens healthcare in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 8,000 pregnant women every year. Our Antenatal Outpatient Department runs a comprehensive range of public, semi-private and specialist clinics.
In line with the National Maternity Strategy (2016) The Coombe Hospital provides three separate maternity care pathways;
Supported Care.
Assisted Care.
Specialised Care.
Women are offered choice regarding their preferred pathway of care, in line with safety, their clinical needs and best practice. Insofar as possible, all care pathways support the normalisation of pregnancy and birth. We have a dedicated midwifery and healthcare-assistant team who support women and their partners on their pregnancy journey. In conjunction with our Consultant led Obstetric clinics we also run specialised clinics such as Multiple Birth, GUIDE, Pre-Term Birth and Medical Clinics. We hold 9 midwifery-led booking clinics and 6 antenatal Midwifery clinics per week. Our experienced doctors and midwives work closely with the wider hospital multidisciplinary team to ensure women have a safe and positive pregnancy experience.
Our Outpatients Gynaecology department provides one of the largest and most comprehensive adult and adolescent gynaecology services in the country. Referral to our services is through a GP or via a specialist service in another hospital.
We are dedicated to delivering exceptional and personalised care to our patients with each consultant and clinical nurse specialist on our team specialising in different areas of gynaecology including fertility, benign gynaecology and female incontinence. For patients experiencing urological issues, we offer state-of-the-art urodynamic testing, carried out by our on-site urodynamic nurses.
We work closely with our colleagues in radiology, pathology and physiotherapy to ensure accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for our patients. Our department is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care throughout each woman’s healthcare journey.
Email: antenatal@coombe.ie
Conditions Treated
The Coombe Hospital provides one of largest and most comprehensive Obstetric & Gynaecology surgical services in the country.
A wide range of outpatient and inpatient services are available for women of all ages with gynaecological problems who are referred by their GPs or consultants from other hospitals.
Obstetric Services include:
Consultant led Obstetric clinics Mon – Fri.
High Risk Consultant led Obstetric clinics including: Multiple Birth Clinic, GUIDE, Pre-Term Birth, Medical, Diabetic Clinics, Epilepsy Clinic & Miscarriage Clinic (LEAF).
We Hold 9 Midwifery-led booking Clinics and 6 in-house Antenatal Midwifery Clinics per week.
Rhesus Negative Patients: Our dedicated Anti-D (RAADP) team provide one of the latest and most comprehensive Antenatal Fetal screening services in the country for all our Rhesus Negative women. We ensure all RhD negative women receive Anti-D at the right time and only as appropriate during and after their pregnancy.
Gynae Services include:
FAQs
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The department offers antenatal, fertility, gynaecological and phlebotomy services, with different specialist teams, clinical nurse specialists and midwives sitting across the week.
Our antenatal clinics provide a range of public, semi-private, midwifery-led and specialist care. We have dedicated consultant led, midwifery and healthcare-
assistant teams who support women and their partners on their pregnancy journey. We also provide a range of gynaecological services, including routine examinations, management and treatment of conditions such as endometriosis and Menstrual dysfunction.
All our clinics take place Monday - Friday in main Outpatients and the Semi-private Department.
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Antenatal:
If you would like to attend our antenatal public or semi-private clinic, you can self-register online through our website or download the maternity registration form and post it along with any supporting documents requested to the hospital. It is important to let the hospital know if you have If you have pre-existing diabetes (type 1 or type 2) or a history of gestational diabetes in any pregnancy, as you may require early surveillance in your current pregnancy.
You do not need a GP referral to register your pregnancy with the hospital however as we share antenatal care with GPs under the infant and maternity scheme you will need to inform your GP of your pregnancy to sign up with same. If you do not have a GP you will need to secure one for your care as soon as possible. The schedule of antenatal appointments can be different depending on your pregnancy and medical history.
Gynaecology:
Referral for our gynaecological service can only be made by your GP or by another specialist service in different hospital. All referrals are processed by our Central Appointment Team. Patients are assigned to a team or Consultant and placed on a waitlist to be seen as appropriate. For queries in relation to your referral please contact us on 01 408 5562. Our gynaecology clinics take place Monday - Friday predominately in the main Outpatients Department.
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For both antenatal and gynaecological appointments please head to the main outpatient’s department (or as per your appointment letters location).
The department located on the ground floor, just off the main entrance to the hospital. Please check in at the hatch at your designated check-in time only, early or late check-ins may not be facilitated. Here your personal details will be checked with you and your chart will be made up / updated. You will then be given your chart and directed to where you need to be seen.
Antenatal:
The booking visit is your first appointment at the hospital and generally takes place during weeks 10 - 14 weeks of your pregnancy. During the booking visit, you will be seen by a midwife and a detailed history and assessment of your physical, mental and social wellbeing will be undertaken. Routine bloods, urine sample and basic physical measurements e.g. BMI and blood pressure will be taken as part of this booking visit. It’s helpful to bring any relevant medical records and a list of medications you are currently taking. However please note, it is not possible to facilitate repeat prescriptions for medications prescribed by external clinics, IVF centres or doctors at this visit. If continuation / repeat prescriptions are required you must contact the original prescriber for same.
Following a review of your history, options regarding referrals and care plans which are appropriate to your needs will be discussed and explored. Please note, as follow up appointments are made at this visit, if you miss this clinic no further hospital appointments or scans will be made / sent for your pregnancy. If you still wish to attend the hospital you must re-apply through central appointments.
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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.
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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Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
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Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X