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Article: Does your plan cover childbirth?
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- The Irish Times
- Article date:
- October 6, 2009
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PARENTING: HAVING A baby can be an expensive time. Buggies,
prams, cots and car seats can be a significant drain on your
resources, while depending on what care option you opt for, the cost
of actually having the baby can run into several thousands of euro.
In general, women in Ireland have three main options when it comes
to choosing what kind of care they would like - or can afford -
during their pregnancy, writes FIONA REDDAN
Public care
First up is public care, which is open to all, as every woman in
Ireland is guaranteed the right to free maternity care, regardless
of whether they hold health insurance or have a medical card. There
are a number of different ways to avail of public ...