Private Maternity Care Fees
Information on fees, insurance cover, and charges for private maternity care at The National Maternity Hospital.
What do I need to do?
Check your insurance cover
Contact your health insurance provider (preferably in writing) to confirm what maternity costs are covered under your policy.
Contact your Consultant’s private secretary
For advice on fees, payment arrangements, and any charges not covered by insurance.
Go to Private Maternity Care
Link to further information about private maternity care services.
Health Insurance and Payment
Most women attending private Consultants use private health insurance to cover as much of the cost as possible. As insurance plans vary, you are advised to contact your insurer directly to confirm that your cover is appropriate.
If your insurance does not cover all costs incurred at The National Maternity Hospital, you will be expected to pay any remaining balance in full.
The National Maternity Hospital operates a direct payment system for inpatient charges with the following insurers:
- VHI
- Laya
- Irish Life
Fees and Charges
Private Consultants Fee
€2500 – €5000 by arrangement with your chosen Consultant.
Accommodation Charges
Single occupancy room (per night)
€1,000 per night (When available and if covered by your insurance)
Multi-occupancy room (per night)
€813 per night
Day Case
€407 per day (If you require a procedure during pregnancy or postnatally)
During busy periods, a private room following birth cannot be guaranteed. If a private room is not immediately available, you will be accommodated on another ward until one becomes available.
Length of Stay and Insurance Cover
Health insurance providers generally cover:
- Three nights for a vaginal birth
- Five nights for a caesarean section
This includes any nights spent on the Antenatal Ward or Labour and Birthing Unit before birth.
If your medical team advises that a longer stay is medically necessary, this is generally covered by insurance, but you should confirm this directly with your insurer.
Medical Fees
Ultrasound Scan
€110 – €140 each
Epidural anaesthesia
€358
Normal vaginal birth
€378
Caesarean section birth
€566
Pathology
€145
Endocrinologist
€400
(Covers your entire pregnancy if referred; payable at your first consultation. Insurance reimbursement may vary.)
Your Baby Fees
Paediatrician inpatient check (postnatal ward):
€181 (approx.)
Special Care Unit (per night)
€813
Day Case
Babies admitted to the neonatal unit take the same patient category as their mother. For claims to be fully covered, each baby must be included on the mother’s insurance policy. Babies can be added to a policy immediately after birth if not automatically covered.
Important Note on Fees
All fees listed are subject to change depending on your insurance provider and level of cover.