Start your parenting journey with great maternity benefits
Start your parenting journey with great maternity benefits
Apr 23, 2025
Maternity Benefits with Health Insurance Through its4women in Partnership with Irish Life Health
Embarking on the journey to parenthood with the birth of your baby is a monumental and joyous occasion. At its4women, we understand the importance of comprehensive support during this pivotal time.
We offer health insurance for women in partnership with Irish Life Health, which provides great maternity benefits. It ensures that both expectant and new parents get the care and support they need.
Comprehensive Antenatal Support
From the moment you discover you're expecting, maternity benefits through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health stands by your side. Many of the plans offer help for antenatal classes.
Leaders in female health
Irish Life Health are the only health insurer to offer members direct access to a range of a specialist female health services, including a network of GPs* who are specialists in female health, a new at-home female fertility assessment from Hertility** and full cover for an initial consult with a female pelvic health physio***.
Innovative Digital Resources
Irish Life Health is the only health insurer to provide access to all expectant parents to GentleBirth App****. Members get free unlimited use of the app for one year.
If you’re nervous about labour and birth (and really – who isn’t?) then the GentleBirth App could be just what you need.
GentleBirth is the first hypnobirthing app in the world that combines Hypnobirthing, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Meditation and Affirmations. Reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and create a positive birthing experience with the GentleBirth App. Available on all hospital plans.
Any niggling questions? With Irish Life Health you have 24/7 access to message a doctor and Nurse-on-call~ phoneline at no additional cost.
Financial Contributions for Medical Expenses
Medical consultations and screenings are integral to a healthy pregnancy. Maternity care through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health helps cover costs for medical care before and after birth. This includes visits to consultants, GP appointments, midwife care and maternity hospitals. Some plans also offer benefits where you can claim back a contribution towards antenatal classes, dietician, acupuncturist and pre/post natal yoga & pilates.
Enhanced Scanning Benefits
Cherishing every moment of your baby's development is priceless, ensure you have proper maternity health insurance for you. With the ‘Maternity Extra’ package+, members can get a contribution for 3D or 4D maternity scans. This allows you to see your new little bundle in closer detail. This package also provides contribution towards an early pregnancy scan.
Postnatal Support and Recovery
Postnatal care insurance can help make becoming a parent easier. It offers special postnatal benefits. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health includes these benefits.
Help is available for breastfeeding consultancy sessions. These sessions offer support from qualified professionals. This ensures new parents get the guidance they need.
Some plans may offer Postnatal Support at home for cleaning services at home and a ‘Welcome Home Food Hamper.’ A nutritionist consultation may also be included. These services aim to help new parents during the early days at home. Some plans also offer access to a post-natal night nurse, baby sleep consultations and a Postnatal Doula Benefit (check plan details for availability)
Partner Support
Some plans recognise the role of partners during this journey. They offer help with partner expenses, like accommodation and travel costs during the hospital stay. The ‘Maternity Extra’ package includes a contribution for such expenses (only available with the ‘Maternity Extra’ package).
Mental Health and Well-being
Emotional well-being is paramount during and after pregnancy. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health provides contributions towards counselling sessions addressing maternity mental health support, fertility issues, antenatal and postnatal care, depression, and miscarriage support. The number of sessions and contribution to cost of counselling sessions vary depending on the plan.
Tailored Maternity Care Packages
We know that every journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalised packages like ‘Enhanced Maternity’ and ‘Maternity Extra.’ These packages offer extra support, including early pregnancy scans and assistance after the baby is born. These benefits ensure that every new parent and infant receives care tailored to their needs (available on selected plans).
At its4women, we dedicate ourselves to helping you on your parenting journey. Offering great maternity health insurance in Ireland with Irish Life Health. This gives you peace of mind and support for fertility, antenatal, and postnatal care.
For more details on specific benefits and plan eligibility, consult your Membership Handbook or contact our team.
* Female Health Consultation is provided by Centric Health. This service is not intended to replace your usual GP, it is designed to give you specialist GP advice and support in the area of female health. This benefit is available on all hospital plans and gives 50% cover towards four consultations per policy year.
Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details
**Available on selected hospital plans from 1st October 2024 and on all hospital plans from 1st November 2024. Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details.
***Available on selected plans. Please check your table of cover. One consultation per policy year. Terms & conditions apply.
****This benefit provides you with unlimited access for one year to the GentleBirth App. To access this benefit you must contact GentleBirth directly on www.gentlebirth.com/irishlifehealth
~ Service provided by Healix Medical Partnership LLP
+ Personalised Packages are extra benefits that you can add to your health insurance plan allowing you to tailor your cover to suit your lifestyle
Benefits available on specific plans. Terms and conditions apply. Check your Membership handbook and Table of Cover for exact details of cover. Irish Life Health dac is regulated by Central Bank of Ireland.
Maternity Benefits with Health Insurance Through its4women in Partnership with Irish Life Health
Embarking on the journey to parenthood with the birth of your baby is a monumental and joyous occasion. At its4women, we understand the importance of comprehensive support during this pivotal time.
We offer health insurance for women in partnership with Irish Life Health, which provides great maternity benefits. It ensures that both expectant and new parents get the care and support they need.
Comprehensive Antenatal Support
From the moment you discover you're expecting, maternity benefits through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health stands by your side. Many of the plans offer help for antenatal classes.
Leaders in female health
Irish Life Health are the only health insurer to offer members direct access to a range of a specialist female health services, including a network of GPs* who are specialists in female health, a new at-home female fertility assessment from Hertility** and full cover for an initial consult with a female pelvic health physio***.
Innovative Digital Resources
Irish Life Health is the only health insurer to provide access to all expectant parents to GentleBirth App****. Members get free unlimited use of the app for one year.
If you’re nervous about labour and birth (and really – who isn’t?) then the GentleBirth App could be just what you need.
GentleBirth is the first hypnobirthing app in the world that combines Hypnobirthing, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Meditation and Affirmations. Reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and create a positive birthing experience with the GentleBirth App. Available on all hospital plans.
Any niggling questions? With Irish Life Health you have 24/7 access to message a doctor and Nurse-on-call~ phoneline at no additional cost.
Financial Contributions for Medical Expenses
Medical consultations and screenings are integral to a healthy pregnancy. Maternity care through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health helps cover costs for medical care before and after birth. This includes visits to consultants, GP appointments, midwife care and maternity hospitals. Some plans also offer benefits where you can claim back a contribution towards antenatal classes, dietician, acupuncturist and pre/post natal yoga & pilates.
Enhanced Scanning Benefits
Cherishing every moment of your baby's development is priceless, ensure you have proper maternity health insurance for you. With the ‘Maternity Extra’ package+, members can get a contribution for 3D or 4D maternity scans. This allows you to see your new little bundle in closer detail. This package also provides contribution towards an early pregnancy scan.
Postnatal Support and Recovery
Postnatal care insurance can help make becoming a parent easier. It offers special postnatal benefits. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health includes these benefits.
Help is available for breastfeeding consultancy sessions. These sessions offer support from qualified professionals. This ensures new parents get the guidance they need.
Some plans may offer Postnatal Support at home for cleaning services at home and a ‘Welcome Home Food Hamper.’ A nutritionist consultation may also be included. These services aim to help new parents during the early days at home. Some plans also offer access to a post-natal night nurse, baby sleep consultations and a Postnatal Doula Benefit (check plan details for availability)
Partner Support
Some plans recognise the role of partners during this journey. They offer help with partner expenses, like accommodation and travel costs during the hospital stay. The ‘Maternity Extra’ package includes a contribution for such expenses (only available with the ‘Maternity Extra’ package).
Mental Health and Well-being
Emotional well-being is paramount during and after pregnancy. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health provides contributions towards counselling sessions addressing maternity mental health support, fertility issues, antenatal and postnatal care, depression, and miscarriage support. The number of sessions and contribution to cost of counselling sessions vary depending on the plan.
Tailored Maternity Care Packages
We know that every journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalised packages like ‘Enhanced Maternity’ and ‘Maternity Extra.’ These packages offer extra support, including early pregnancy scans and assistance after the baby is born. These benefits ensure that every new parent and infant receives care tailored to their needs (available on selected plans).
At its4women, we dedicate ourselves to helping you on your parenting journey. Offering great maternity health insurance in Ireland with Irish Life Health. This gives you peace of mind and support for fertility, antenatal, and postnatal care.
For more details on specific benefits and plan eligibility, consult your Membership Handbook or contact our team.
* Female Health Consultation is provided by Centric Health. This service is not intended to replace your usual GP, it is designed to give you specialist GP advice and support in the area of female health. This benefit is available on all hospital plans and gives 50% cover towards four consultations per policy year.
Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details
**Available on selected hospital plans from 1st October 2024 and on all hospital plans from 1st November 2024. Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details.
***Available on selected plans. Please check your table of cover. One consultation per policy year. Terms & conditions apply.
****This benefit provides you with unlimited access for one year to the GentleBirth App. To access this benefit you must contact GentleBirth directly on www.gentlebirth.com/irishlifehealth
~ Service provided by Healix Medical Partnership LLP
+ Personalised Packages are extra benefits that you can add to your health insurance plan allowing you to tailor your cover to suit your lifestyle
Benefits available on specific plans. Terms and conditions apply. Check your Membership handbook and Table of Cover for exact details of cover. Irish Life Health dac is regulated by Central Bank of Ireland.
Maternity Benefits with Health Insurance Through its4women in Partnership with Irish Life Health
Embarking on the journey to parenthood with the birth of your baby is a monumental and joyous occasion. At its4women, we understand the importance of comprehensive support during this pivotal time.
We offer health insurance for women in partnership with Irish Life Health, which provides great maternity benefits. It ensures that both expectant and new parents get the care and support they need.
Comprehensive Antenatal Support
From the moment you discover you're expecting, maternity benefits through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health stands by your side. Many of the plans offer help for antenatal classes.
Leaders in female health
Irish Life Health are the only health insurer to offer members direct access to a range of a specialist female health services, including a network of GPs* who are specialists in female health, a new at-home female fertility assessment from Hertility** and full cover for an initial consult with a female pelvic health physio***.
Innovative Digital Resources
Irish Life Health is the only health insurer to provide access to all expectant parents to GentleBirth App****. Members get free unlimited use of the app for one year.
If you’re nervous about labour and birth (and really – who isn’t?) then the GentleBirth App could be just what you need.
GentleBirth is the first hypnobirthing app in the world that combines Hypnobirthing, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Meditation and Affirmations. Reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and create a positive birthing experience with the GentleBirth App. Available on all hospital plans.
Any niggling questions? With Irish Life Health you have 24/7 access to message a doctor and Nurse-on-call~ phoneline at no additional cost.
Financial Contributions for Medical Expenses
Medical consultations and screenings are integral to a healthy pregnancy. Maternity care through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health helps cover costs for medical care before and after birth. This includes visits to consultants, GP appointments, midwife care and maternity hospitals. Some plans also offer benefits where you can claim back a contribution towards antenatal classes, dietician, acupuncturist and pre/post natal yoga & pilates.
Enhanced Scanning Benefits
Cherishing every moment of your baby's development is priceless, ensure you have proper maternity health insurance for you. With the ‘Maternity Extra’ package+, members can get a contribution for 3D or 4D maternity scans. This allows you to see your new little bundle in closer detail. This package also provides contribution towards an early pregnancy scan.
Postnatal Support and Recovery
Postnatal care insurance can help make becoming a parent easier. It offers special postnatal benefits. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health includes these benefits.
Help is available for breastfeeding consultancy sessions. These sessions offer support from qualified professionals. This ensures new parents get the guidance they need.
Some plans may offer Postnatal Support at home for cleaning services at home and a ‘Welcome Home Food Hamper.’ A nutritionist consultation may also be included. These services aim to help new parents during the early days at home. Some plans also offer access to a post-natal night nurse, baby sleep consultations and a Postnatal Doula Benefit (check plan details for availability)
Partner Support
Some plans recognise the role of partners during this journey. They offer help with partner expenses, like accommodation and travel costs during the hospital stay. The ‘Maternity Extra’ package includes a contribution for such expenses (only available with the ‘Maternity Extra’ package).
Mental Health and Well-being
Emotional well-being is paramount during and after pregnancy. Health insurance through its4women in partnership with Irish Life Health provides contributions towards counselling sessions addressing maternity mental health support, fertility issues, antenatal and postnatal care, depression, and miscarriage support. The number of sessions and contribution to cost of counselling sessions vary depending on the plan.
Tailored Maternity Care Packages
We know that every journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalised packages like ‘Enhanced Maternity’ and ‘Maternity Extra.’ These packages offer extra support, including early pregnancy scans and assistance after the baby is born. These benefits ensure that every new parent and infant receives care tailored to their needs (available on selected plans).
At its4women, we dedicate ourselves to helping you on your parenting journey. Offering great maternity health insurance in Ireland with Irish Life Health. This gives you peace of mind and support for fertility, antenatal, and postnatal care.
For more details on specific benefits and plan eligibility, consult your Membership Handbook or contact our team.
* Female Health Consultation is provided by Centric Health. This service is not intended to replace your usual GP, it is designed to give you specialist GP advice and support in the area of female health. This benefit is available on all hospital plans and gives 50% cover towards four consultations per policy year.
Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details
**Available on selected hospital plans from 1st October 2024 and on all hospital plans from 1st November 2024. Terms and conditions apply. See your table of cover and membership handbook for details.
***Available on selected plans. Please check your table of cover. One consultation per policy year. Terms & conditions apply.
****This benefit provides you with unlimited access for one year to the GentleBirth App. To access this benefit you must contact GentleBirth directly on www.gentlebirth.com/irishlifehealth
~ Service provided by Healix Medical Partnership LLP
+ Personalised Packages are extra benefits that you can add to your health insurance plan allowing you to tailor your cover to suit your lifestyle
Benefits available on specific plans. Terms and conditions apply. Check your Membership handbook and Table of Cover for exact details of cover. Irish Life Health dac is regulated by Central Bank of Ireland.