Maternity Health Insurance Benefits

From bump to baby and beyond: health insurance through its4women has you covered in partnership with Irish Life Health.

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Maternity Health Insurance Benefits

From bump to baby and beyond: health insurance through its4women has you covered in partnership with Irish Life Health.

Pregnant woman smiling with her young son at home, promoting maternity health insurance benefits.
Pregnant woman smiling with her young son at home, promoting maternity health insurance benefits.

Maternity Health Insurance Benefits

From bump to baby and beyond: health insurance through its4women has you covered in partnership with Irish Life Health.

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The Parenting Path Programme

Roadmap to parenthood with expert support.

Exclusive to selected Irish Life Health plans, The Parenting Path is a unique programme of benefits offering practical support and guidance for expecting and new parents. Whether you’re navigating the first stages of early pregnancy or growing your family, this programme is here to help.

The Parenting Path is designed to support you at every stage of your parenting journey, providing resources and guidance as you move from pregnancy through to early parenthood.

Pregnant woman using a tablet at home to read information about The Parenting Path programme.

The Parenting Path Programme

Roadmap to parenthood with expert support.

Exclusive to selected Irish Life Health plans, The Parenting Path is a unique programme of benefits offering practical support and guidance for expecting and new parents. Whether you’re navigating the first stages of early pregnancy or growing your family, this programme is here to help.

The Parenting Path is designed to support you at every stage of your parenting journey, providing resources and guidance as you move from pregnancy through to early parenthood.

Pregnant woman using a tablet at home to read information about The Parenting Path programme.

The Parenting Path Programme

Roadmap to parenthood with expert support.

Exclusive to selected Irish Life Health plans, The Parenting Path is a unique programme of benefits offering practical support and guidance for expecting and new parents. Whether you’re navigating the first stages of early pregnancy or growing your family, this programme is here to help.

The Parenting Path is designed to support you at every stage of your parenting journey, providing resources and guidance as you move from pregnancy through to early parenthood.

Pregnant woman using a tablet at home to read information about The Parenting Path programme.

The Parenting Path Programme

Roadmap to parenthood with expert support.

Exclusive to selected Irish Life Health plans, The Parenting Path is a unique programme of benefits offering practical support and guidance for expecting and new parents. Whether you’re navigating the first stages of early pregnancy or growing your family, this programme is here to help.

The Parenting Path is designed to support you at every stage of your parenting journey, providing resources and guidance as you move from pregnancy through to early parenthood.

You’re Expecting

This is exciting news — but you might be wondering what comes next. From chatting with your GP to choosing baby names, early pregnancy can feel like a whirlwind of decisions. One important step is deciding which maternity care option is right for you — and that’s where we’re here to help.

3D/4D and Early Pregnancy Scans

Where you can claim a contribution towards the cost.

Complementary Therapies

Like prenatal yoga, pregnancy pilates, acupuncture, and reflexology—partially reimbursed when provided by registered practitioners.

Antenatal Class

With this benefit you can claim money back towards the cost of an antenatal class provided by a midwife.

Unlimited Access To The GentleBirth App

For one year. Access guided mindfulness, CBT & hypnosis journeys tailored for fertility, birth, parenting and more.

Dietitian and Nutritionist Support*

Including virtual consultations via Irish Life Health’s MyClinic*

24/7 Nurse-on‑Call and Message-a‑Doctor

Ensuring professional support is always just a call or message away 365 days a year.

Pelvic Pain

Thrush, bacterial vaginosis, irritation or unusual discharge

Terms and conditions apply. Please check your Table of Cover and Membership Handbook for more information and your exact cover. *Available on selected plans. Virtual Dietician, Virtual Physiotherapy

and Virtual Speech and Language Therapy benefits have separate terms and conditions which can be viewed on irishlifehealth.ie. Age restrictions may apply. Exclusively for Irish Life Health members.

Pregnant woman preparing her hospital bag for labour and delivery

The Big Day

It's labour and delivery time.

Cover consultant fees.

Anaesthetists, blood tests and maternity-related in‑patient expenses, with full cover for initial specialist consultations such as female pelvic health physiotherapists.

Hospital stay for up to 3 nights.

For a normal delivery or longer for a C-section, in a medical facility such as a public hospital, semi private room, or private ward, with medical facility covered options.

Home birth.

Allows you to claim back some of the medical costs involved in having a home birth.

Pregnant woman preparing her hospital bag for labour and delivery

The Big Day

It's labour and delivery time.

Cover consultant fees.

Anaesthetists, blood tests and maternity-related in‑patient expenses, with full cover for initial specialist consultations such as female pelvic health physiotherapists.

Hospital stay for up to 3 nights.

For a normal delivery or longer for a C-section, in a medical facility such as a public hospital, semi private room, or private ward, with medical facility covered options.

Home birth.

Allows you to claim back some of the medical costs involved in having a home birth.

Pregnant woman preparing her hospital bag for labour and delivery

The Big Day

It's labour and delivery time.

Cover consultant fees.

Anaesthetists, blood tests and maternity-related in‑patient expenses, with full cover for initial specialist consultations such as female pelvic health physiotherapists.

Hospital stay for up to 3 nights.

For a normal delivery or longer for a C-section, in a medical facility such as a public hospital, semi private room, or private ward, with medical facility covered options.

Home birth.

Allows you to claim back some of the medical costs involved in having a home birth.

Pregnant woman preparing her hospital bag for labour and delivery

The Big Day

It's labour and delivery time.

Cover consultant fees.

Anaesthetists, blood tests and maternity-related in‑patient expenses, with full cover for initial specialist consultations such as female pelvic health physiotherapists.

Hospital stay for up to 3 nights.

For a normal delivery or longer for a C-section, in a medical facility such as a public hospital, semi private room, or private ward, with medical facility covered options.

Home birth.

Allows you to claim back some of the medical costs involved in having a home birth.

Coming Home

Bringing your new baby home is a special moment — but also a potentially nerve wracking time. That’s why, in partnership with Irish Life Health, we offer extra support to help you all settle in.

Baby Sleep Consultations

Claim contributions towards the cost of an online baby and toddler sleep consulation from Baby Sleep Academy.

Breast Feeding Consultancy

Allowing you to claim back some of the costs.

Post-Natal Doula

Claim support towards the cost of doula care Ireland after your baby is born.

Welcome Home Food Hamper

With a choice of meals from Gourmetfuel.com along with a 30 minute nutritionist consultation.

Terms and conditions apply. Check your Table of Cover and Membership Handbook for more details.

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Growing Up

Ongoing support after year one.

Continued GP Access

Nurse consultations, dietitian and message-a-doctor services, plus a dedicated nurse support phone line for ongoing advice.

Child Counselling

Speech therapy, emergency dental and paediatric clubs support

Minor Injury Clinics

Including Irish Life Health ExpressCare, plus international second opinions for serious conditions

Sports and Activity Contributions

Tailored to your child’s evolving needs.

Mother holding her baby by a window, highlighting ongoing health insurance benefits and support as children grow.

Growing Up

Ongoing support after year one.

Continued GP Access

Nurse consultations, dietitian and message-a-doctor services, plus a dedicated nurse support phone line for ongoing advice.

Child Counselling

Speech therapy, emergency dental and paediatric clubs support

Minor Injury Clinics

Including Irish Life Health ExpressCare, plus international second opinions for serious conditions

Sports and Activity Contributions

Tailored to your child’s evolving needs.

Mother holding her baby by a window, highlighting ongoing health insurance benefits and support as children grow.

Growing Up

Ongoing support after year one.

Continued GP Access

Nurse consultations, dietitian and message-a-doctor services, plus a dedicated nurse support phone line for ongoing advice.

Child Counselling

Speech therapy, emergency dental and paediatric clubs support

Minor Injury Clinics

Including Irish Life Health ExpressCare, plus international second opinions for serious conditions

Sports and Activity Contributions

Tailored to your child’s evolving needs.

Mother holding her baby by a window, highlighting ongoing health insurance benefits and support as children grow.

Growing Up

Ongoing support after year one.

Continued GP Access

Nurse consultations, dietitian and message-a-doctor services, plus a dedicated nurse support phone line for ongoing advice.

Child Counselling

Speech therapy, emergency dental and paediatric clubs support

Minor Injury Clinics

Including Irish Life Health ExpressCare, plus international second opinions for serious conditions

Sports and Activity Contributions

Tailored to your child’s evolving needs.

Maternity Cover Snapshot

Pregnancy and parenthood involve big decisions, but the right health insurance can make things easier. In partnership with Irish Life Health, its4women offers maternity cover for consultant fees, hospital stays, postnatal care, and more. With benefits like digital GP access, antenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and even a welcome-home hamper, you’ll have the care you need — and the peace of mind to enjoy every moment.

Pre-Pregnancy

Fertility help, diet & early maternity scans

Pregnant

Yoga, classes, scans, GentleBirth, gut health

Labour and Birth

Consultant fees, hospital stay, leading medical centres

Postnatal (Home)

Qualified Midwives, night nurse, food & 24/7 support

First Year (Parent and Baby)

Mental health, digital doctor service, physio, classes

Beyond Year One

Ongoing child health and development support

Many of the above benefits are provided as a contribution towards the cost of services, such as hospital costs, specialist fees, scans, vaccinations, and various

prenatal and postnatal supports.

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Get Covered Today

Explore our maternity care plans, with exceptional pre and postnatal benefits, compare cover levels and get a tailored quote online. Parenting comes with enough surprises—your health insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

Pregnant woman cradling her baby bump while her partner embraces her, promoting maternity health insurance cover.

Get Covered Today

Explore our maternity care plans, with exceptional pre and postnatal benefits, compare cover levels and get a tailored quote online. Parenting comes with enough surprises—your health insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

Pregnant woman cradling her baby bump while her partner embraces her, promoting maternity health insurance cover.

Get Covered Today

Explore our maternity care plans, with exceptional pre and postnatal benefits, compare cover levels and get a tailored quote online. Parenting comes with enough surprises—your health insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

Pregnant woman cradling her baby bump while her partner embraces her, promoting maternity health insurance cover.

Get Covered Today

Explore our maternity care plans, with exceptional pre and postnatal benefits, compare cover levels and get a tailored quote online. Parenting comes with enough surprises—your health insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

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