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Breastfeeding

La Leche League of Ireland

La Leche League is a voluntary organisation which provides information and support to women who want to breastfeed their babies. On the website you can locate your nearest local group and La Leche leader, read interesting breastfeeding facts and discover how to avoid or overcome some breastfeeding challenges
Website: www.lalecheleagueireland.com

The Breast Way

The Breast Way provide advice, information, resources, help, evidence based research, an expert panel of breastfeeding medics and non medics together with a “breastpal” chat forum as well as the most important thing - how to do it!
Website: www.thebreastway.com
Email: babes@thebreastway.iem

HSE : Breastfeeding.ie

HSE's breastfeeding support network website with advice, information leaflets and local county contact details
Website: www.breastfeeding.ie

BreastfedBabies.org

Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland's website to promote breastfeeding. The website provides information, help with problems and details of support groups in your area
Website: www.breastfedbabies.org
Email: info@breastfedbabies.org

HPH Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global campaign by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) which recognises that implementing best practice in the maternity service is crucial to the success of programmes to promote breastfeeding.
Website: www.ihph.ie/babyfriendlyinitiative/
Email: bfhi@iol.ie

Childbirth & Parenting

Cuidiu Irish Childbirth Trust

Cuidiu provide support services in antenatal and birth preparation, breastfeeding, postnatal and parenthood.
Website: www.cuidiu-ict.ie
Email: generalenquiry@cuidiu.com

Homebirth Association of Ireland

Provide information and support to those considering and opting for homebirth.
Website: www.homebirth.ie
Email: enquiries@homebirth.ie

Prematurebaby.ie

Information resource on prematurebaby care at home and questions you may have
Website: www.prematurebaby.ie

Rollercoaster.ie

Excellent detailed information resource on maternity, childcare and parenting.
Website: www.rollercoaster.ie

Parentline.ie

Offer support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent and the reassurance that, whatever the problem you are not the first parent to face it.
Website: www.parentline.ie
Email: info@parentline.ie
Telephone: 1890 927 277
Address: Parentline, Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street Dublin 7

Irish Multiple Births Association

Offers support and information to parents and families of multiple births. Asissts in the setting up of multiple birth clubs.
Website: www.imba.ie
Telephone: (01) 8749056
Address: Parentline, Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street Dublin 7

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Childcare

The National Childcare Directory

This website provides a national online directory of all childcare providers including nurseries, playschools, Montesorri and primary schools.
Website: www.childcare.ie
Telephone: (01) 2016000
Address: The Childcare Directory, Burnaby Buildings, Church Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

National Association of Childminding

Provide advice, information and support to childminders and parents.
Website: www.childminding.ie
Email: info@childminding.ie
Telephone: (01) 287 8466
Address: 9 Bulford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow

The National Childrens Nurseries Association

The National Childrens Nursuries Association was established to promote high standards of quality childcare.

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Postnatal Depression

Postnatal Distress Support Group

Aim to provide support, help and friendship to those suffering from postnatal depression
Website: www.pnd.ie
Email: support@pnd.ie
Telephone: (021) 4923162

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Unplanned Pregnancy

Cura

Cura is a voluntary organisation which offers support and help to those who are faced with a crisis pregnancy.
Website: www.cura.ie
Email: curacares@cura.ie
Telephone: 1850 622 626

Pact

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Provide a broad range of services in the area of adoption, post adoption support, information and tracing and unplanned pregnancy.
Website: www.pact.ie
Email: info@pact.ie
Telephone: 1850 673 333

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Lone Parents

Onefamily

Onefamily is a leading national organisation for one parent families in Ireland. Progressing the work of Cherish, they work with all types and all members of one-parent families, respecting the realities of family life in Ireland, to affect positive change and achieve equality and social inclusion for all one-parent families in Ireland.
Website: www.onefamily.ie
Email: info@onefamily.ie
Telephone: (01) 6629212 or 1890 662 212

Gingerbread Ireland

The aim of Gingerbread Ireland is to provide encouragement and support to single, seperated and sharing parents by providing practical, friendly advice and support.
Website: www.gingerbread.ie
Email: info@gingerbread.ie
Telephone: (01) 8146618
Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7

OPEN One Parent Exchange and Network

The national network of local parent self-help groups represents the diversity of interests of lone parents living in their communities.
Website: www.oneparent.ie
Email: enquiries@oneparent.ie
Telephone: (01) 8148860
Address: 7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7

TREOIR The National Federation for Unmarried Parents and their Children.

Provide accurate, confidential and free information to parents who are not married to each other and to those involved with them
Website: www.treoir.ie
Email: info@treoir.ie
Telephone: (01) 6700120
Address: 14 Gandon House, Custom House Square, IFSC, Dublin 1.

Miscarriage and Loss

Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society

Provides information and support to bereaved parents and families
Website: www.isands.ie
Telephone: (01) 872 6996
Address: Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7

Miscarriage Association of Ireland

Provide support, help and information for women, couples and their families who have had or are having a miscarriage and feel the need for help.
Website: www.miscarriage.ie
Email: info@miscarriage.ie
Telephone: (01) 873 5702
Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7

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Support for Children

Barnardos

Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children.
Website: www.barnardos.ie
Email: info@barnardos.ie
Telephone: (01) 453 0355 or 1850 222 300
Address: Barnardos, Christchurch Square, Dublin 8

Asthma Society of Ireland

Website: www.asthmasociety.ie
Email: office@asthmasociety.ie
Telephone: (01) 878 8511 or 1850 445 464
Address: 26 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland

Website: www.cleft.ie
Email: info@cleft.ie
Telephone: (087) 131 9803
Address: C/o 36 Woodlans Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Down Syndrome Ireland

Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Email: info@downsyndrome.ie
Telephone: (01) 426 6500 or 1890 374 374
Address: Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, FREEPOST, Dublin 12

Enable Ireland

Website: www.enableireland.ie
Email: communications@enableireland.ie
Telephone: (01) 872 7155
Address: 32F Rosemount Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 11

The Hope Project (disability & autism)

Website: www.hopeproject.ie
Email: info@hopeproject.ie
Telephone: (021) 488 8503
Address: St. Joseph, Ballinabearna, ballinhassig, Co. Cork

Irish Deaf Society

Website: www.irishdeafsociety.ie
Email: info@irishdeafsociety.ie
Telephone: 1860 1878
Address: 30 Blessington Street, Dublin 7

Irish Wheelchair Association

Website: www.iwa.ie
Email: info@iwa.ie
Telephone:(01) 8186 400
Address: National Headquarters, Aras Chuchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3

The Meningitis Research Foundation

Website: www.meningitis.org
Email: info@meningitis.org
Telephone: (01) 819 6931
Address: 63 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

National Council for the Blind

Website: www.ncbi.ie
Email: info@ncbi.ie
Telephone: (01) 830 7787 or 1850 334 353
Address: Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

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Craniosacral Therapy

The Heath Wilson Therapy Clinic

A Leading Irish Clinic specialising in Craniosacral Therapy & Somato Emotional Release also offering a full range of Integrated Therapies
Website: www.heathwilsonclinic.com
Email: heath.wilson@heathwilsonclinic.com
Address: Blessed Well Road, Spanish Point, Co. Clare, Ireland
Telephone: (065) 7084435

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Our Favourite Shops

Belgian Treasures

Unique, eco-friendly, natural, quality fair trade baby accessories, lifestyle and designer gifts from Belgium and beyond
Website: www.belgiantreasures.ie
Telephone: (091) 635852