Maternity Health Service at Newtownmountkennedy Primary Care

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. By appointment only.

Maternity Health Service

We are public health nurses (PHNs) and registered general nurses (RGNs) who work together to support and contribute to community services. We also work alongside other health and social care professionals as a team. You can expect a visit from any member of the nursing team. PHNs and RGNs are based in Health Centres and Primary Care Centres. Primary Care Centres provide many of the health or social care services that you find in your community, outside of the hospital setting. These services are provided by the primary care team, which includes doctors, social workers, nurses, therapists and others. We provide care in the home, the clinic and local schools. We may also use ‘telehealth’ for our consultations. Telehealth is a phone/video consultation (meeting) to check in to see how you are. As members of the primary care team, we aim to: Offer a wide range of services to you and your family Provide this care in the home, local clinics, primary care centres, schools, and at support groups. Provide integrated care in collaboration with your GP (doctor) and within the wider primary care team. promote health, well-being and social inclusion and prevent hospital admissions, Work with other agencies, such as Tusla (The child and family agency) and local services like homeless and addiction services. We visit all new mothers to assess them after they have had their babies.    We provide parenting information, support and health promotion tips, including directing parents to helpful services. We provide education about, and may check for post-natal depression. We provide family planning advice and care.

Referrals and Appointments

Catchment area

North Wicklow