Cork University Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate, which also includes the maternity units of University Hospital Kerry, University Hospital Waterford and South Tipperary General Hospital.
INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES
1. ANTENATAL CLASSES
CUMH are conducting interactive online antenatal and Parentcraft classes. Classes cover late pregnancy, labour, birth and the transition to early parenthood. Due to high volumes of bookings we wish that you do not book your classes until you are 32 weeks pregnant.
To Book Email: CUMH.AntenatalClass@hse.ie Please include your FULL name, email, MRN and due date.
2. BREASTFEEDING CLASSES
Breastfeeding antenatal preparation classes are now running online every Monday morning from 10:00 to 12:30. Bookings can be made by contacting cumh.breastfeedclass@hse.ie. Please include your FULL name, email, MRN (hospital number) and due date in the email.
3. NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY CLASSES
Learn all about your nutrition needs in pregnancy with a Dietician. These online classes are recommended in early pregnancy from 12 weeks up until 20 weeks gestation. Classes are free and are 45 minutes long. To book your place please email cumh.nutritionclass@hse.ie and include your FULL name, email, MRN (hospital number) and due date in the email.
ONLINE VIDEOS
The videos below are relevant for all expectant mothers.
ONLINE LEARNING - PREGNANCY, LABOUR AND BIRTH CUMH: List of useful videos filmed in Cork University Maternity Hospital, covering pregnancy, labour and birth, positions, pain relief, breastfeeding, nappy changing, safe sleep, emotions and more - find out more
ONLINE LEARNING - LABOUR UHK: Additional useful videos filmed in University Hospital Kerry, covering labour and birth, relevant for all mothers - find out more
ONLINE LEARNING - POSTNATAL CUMH: List of videos filmed in Cork University Maternity Hospital, useful during the postnatal period including looking after yourself, exercises, posture, pelvic floor and more - find out more
ONLINE LEARNING - POSTNATAL UHK: Additional videos filmed in University Hospital Kerry, useful during the postnatal period for all mothers - find out more
ONLINE LEARNING - BREASTFEEDING: List of videos, some filmed in Cork University Maternity Hospital, useful for breastfeeding mothers - find out more
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In addition, you can visit our HELPFUL RESOURCES page for a list of useful downloads, websites and videos for expectant mothers - find out more