Maternity

Mayo University Hospital Maternity Unit Tour

This video is for patients and families to look inside the unit, meet some staff and learn about the services available in Mayo University Hospital Maternity Unit.  

Nominated support partners 

As a maternity department, we aim to empower each woman to have a positive labour and birth experience and to enable each woman to have the support of a nominated support partner of their choice throughout the process of labour and birth. Current information about nominated support partner access to the Maternity Ward, SCBU, appointments and clinics is available here. 

Antenatal Classes at MUH

We aim to support you throughout your pregnancy, help to prepare you for your birth and transition to the postnatal period.
We provide a four week block of classes:

Class 1 – Preparation for Labour and Birth
Class 2 – Introduction to Hypnobirthing
Class 3 – Postnatal Care
Class 4 – Breastfeeding

Each class is about two hours long. Please contact us to book your Antenatal Classes. We look forward to seeing you soon!. 

To Book your place please email:
antenataleducation.muh@hse.ie with the following details :

• Name
• D.O.B
• Hospital Number (PID)
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Delivery Date (EDD)
• Preferred class- Tuesday Onsite OR Thursday online

Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy: Online Class

Open to anyone booked at MUH for Maternity Care. You are welcome to attend at any stage of your pregnancy

Learn more about; Managing feelings of worry, low mood and uncertainty and practical advice on sleep, bonding with baby and relaxation.

When & How to Access

Log into WebEx: Meeting Code: 2731 688 4484 Password: 1234

Time: 17.00 – 18.00

Dates 2024:

• 22nd Jan
• 19th Feb
• 25th March
• 22nd April
• 20th May
• 17th June
• 22nd July
• 19th August
• 16th Sept
• 21st October
• 18th Nov
• 16th Dec

Rehabilitation after Pregnancy Booklet

We have created this booklet to give you information on some of the most common issues moms experience in the first days, weeks and months of motherhood and some of the physiotherapy approaches to initiating recovery. Our hope is that this booklet not only empowers you to start your recovery journey, but that it also gives you information on what to do next if these issues don’t get better in the next few weeks

Click here to open the Postnatal -Rehabilitation after Pregnancy Booklet 

Other Useful resources

• The HSE has released a series of 9 short videos aimed at parents around supporting their babies mental health and wellbeing. Click here to watch the videos 
• ​Have you picked your copy of mychild.ie pregnancy? My Pregnancy is a free book from the HSE with advice to help you through each stage of pregnancy and the first few weeks after birth. The e-book can be downloaded here 
• Pelvic floor exercises are really important to keep your body strong - find out more here 
• What to pack in your hospital bag when you are preparing to have a baby in MUH Maternity 
• Would you like to know more about hand expressing? Watch this video to find out more
• Find out about contraceptive choices for postnatal mothers
• The nutrition that a baby receives during their "First 1000 Days" of life (from pregnancy to two years) can have a positive influence on how they develop, grow and learn. Click here for more information or download a recipe book for a baby's first 1,000 days 

Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum 

Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum Newsletter Issue 1 - Jun 2023

Useful Telephone Numbers 

• WestDoc:Out of Hours Urgent GP Care · 0818 360 000
• Mayo University Hospital Antenatal Clinic via Switchboard: 094 9042000
• MUH Maternity Ward: 094 9042353/2354
• MUH Delivery Suite: 094 9042359/2360
• Pieta House Crisis  Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444
• Therapy Enquiries: 0818 111126
• WomensAid Ireland: 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900
• My Options: 1800 828 010
• Claremorris Family Resource Centre: 094 937 7838
• Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre:  094 963 0929
• Castlebar Le Cheile Family Resource Centre: 094 902 5126
• Ballina Family Resource Centre:  096 75573
• Westport Family & Community Resource Centre:  098 24419
• The Family Centre, Castlebar: 094 902 5900
• Tacu Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe: 094 954 2908
• Cairdeas Family Resource Centre, Kilmovee: 094 964 9814

PLEASE REMEMBER: THERE IS A 24 HOUR ON-CALL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE AVAILABLE VIA THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF MAYO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.  IF YOU ARE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, DELIBERATE SELF HARM OR FEEL LIKE YOU MAY HARM YOUR BABY PLEASE COME TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR URGENT PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT.