The Coombe Hospital, Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, Crumlin (2026)

01/04/2026

We warmly invite you to join us for our Annual Service of Remembrance.

This service is for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. It is a gentle and supportive space to come together, remember and honour these much-loved babies.

Our Annual Service of Remembrance is an interfaith service and all are welcome.

We recognise how important it is to remember together. We hope you can join us.

The service will also stream live on www.churchservices.tv/dolphinsbarn

30/03/2026

🎥National Endometriosis Awareness Month

This month, we are aiming to increase awareness and understanding of endometriosis and explain our approach to care at The Coombe Hospital.

Today, we are introducing you to Aisling - our specialist endometriosis dietitian.

Aisling discusses why you might be referred to a dietitian, how diet may help support the management of symptoms such as gastrointestinal issues, and what to expect at your first appointment.

Our Endometriosis Clinic follows a multidisciplinary approach, meaning women are supported by a team of specialists depending on their individual symptoms and needs. At The Coombe, we provide a referral based service for women with a diagnosis of endometriosis stages 1-3. Care and specialist services are provided within the scope of this service.

Please note, our intention with these posts is to contribute to raising awareness of endometriosis during National Endometriosis Awareness Month. It is not our intention to minimise the complexity of endometriosis, we recognise that many people have had, and continue to have, very difficult experiences with diagnosis, treatment and care.

27/03/2026

🎥Coombe Talks🎥

Meet Caoimhe, our paediatric physiotherapist. In this video, Caoimhe talks us through physiotherapy for babies – why your baby might be referred, what typically happens during an appointment, what exercises or activities might be recommended for home, and the outcomes families can expect with the right support.

25/03/2026

We’re aware there may be some confusion about the public only consultant contract and what it means for maternity and women’s health care options.

At The Coombe Hospital, you can still choose to access private maternity and gynaecology care. While some consultants have moved to the new public-only contract, many of our consultants are still offering private care for women who wish to avail of it.

If you are considering private care, you can view the list of our consultants offering this option on the ‘Private Consultants’ page on our website.

We remain committed to supporting women with clear information so you can choose the care pathway that’s right for you.

23/03/2026

🎥National Endometriosis Awareness Month

This month, we are aiming to increase awareness and understanding of endometriosis and explain our approach to care at The Coombe Hospital.

Today, we are highlighting physiotherapy as one of the supports that may be helpful for some women to manage certain symptoms as part of a broader treatment plan.

Our Endometriosis Clinic follows a multidisciplinary approach, meaning women are supported by a team of specialists depending on their individual symptoms and needs. At The Coombe, we provide a referral based service for women with a diagnosis of endometriosis, stages 1-3. Care and specialist services are provided within the scope of this service.

Please note, our intention with these posts is to contribute to raising awareness of endometriosis during National Endometriosis Awareness Month. It is not our intention to minimise the complexity of endometriosis, we recognise that many people have had, and continue to have, very difficult experiences with diagnosis, treatment and care.

20/03/2026

⭐World NIDCAP Day⭐

Today is an important day to highlight the Newborn Individualised Developmental Care and Assessment Programme (NIDCAP), a globally recognised, evidence-based approach to caring for premature babies.

Widely regarded as the gold standard for care, particularly for babies born before 34 weeks gestation, NIDCAP goes beyond traditional medical care. It focuses on intentionally tailoring the care environment and caregiving practices to each baby’s individual behaviours, cues and developmental needs.

- Listening to the infant’s behaviour – carefully considering movements, breathing patterns, responses and cues to understand what the baby needs.
- Adapting the environment - such as light, sounds, touch, handling and timing of routines to reduce stress and promote neurodevelopment.
- Engaging families as active partners – recognising parents as the baby’s most important caregivers and empowering them to participate in care throughout their NICU stay.

We also have a special milestone to mark in our NIDCAP journey - our NIDCAP Clinical Nurse Specialist is now officially a NIDCAP Trainer in Training, one of only two people in Ireland! This brings us closer to becoming a NIDCAP Training Centre, where we’ll help train future NIDCAP professionals and continue advancing developmental care for premature babies nationwide.

18/03/2026

🎥National Endometriosis Awareness Month

This month, we are aiming to increase awareness and understanding of endometriosis and explain our approach to care at The Coombe Hospital.

Today, we are introducing you to Alison, our wonderful Clinical Midwife Specialist at the Enhanced Endometriosis Clinic. Alison walks you through what to expect at your first appointment if you are referred to our clinic. Understanding what will happen at your first visit can help you feel more prepared and supported.

Please note, our intention with these posts is to contribute to raising awareness of endometriosis during National Endometriosis Awareness Month. It is not our intention to minimise the complexity of endometriosis, we recognise that many people have had, and continue to have, very difficult experiences with diagnosis, treatment and care.

***The Enhanced Endometriosis Clinic at The Coombe Hospital is a referral only service for women with a diagnosis of endometriosis, stages 1-3***

17/03/2026

As many of us celebrate ☘️ St Patrick's Day ☘️ today, we're also marking World Social Work Day here at the hospital, an opportunity to recognise the compassion, expertise and dedication of social workers across the world, and in particular of our wonderful medical social work team💚

The 2026 theme ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’ reminds us of the importance of pulling together, working in partnership, and placing people at the centre of care.

In our hospital, our team of medical social workers are often there at some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide support when families are under pressure, when circumstances are complex, and when someone needs an advocate to help them feel heard, safe and supported.

"Our work centres on advocacy, safeguarding, and practical support - navigating housing systems, coordinating with community services, and ensuring safe discharge planning for mothers and babies. What we value most is building trust at a time of huge vulnerability and change. We're continually inspired by the strength and resilience of the women we meet, and we're proud to play a part in ensuring every mother feels supported, respected and not alone."

Today is an opportunity for us to acknowledge the difference this work makes, and to recognise the importance of compassionate support in healthcare.

15/03/2026

🌼Wishing you all a very happy (and hopefully relaxing!) Mother’s Day 🌼

We know Mother’s Day can be a difficult day too, for many reasons. Please know that we are thinking of you.❤️

11/03/2026

🏃‍♀️Join Friends of the Coombe for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon 2026🏃‍♀️‍➡️

We’re inviting you to join the Friends of the Coombe team at the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on 31st May - a 10km walk, run or jog through the heart of Dublin that celebrates women while raising funds for The Coombe Hospital.

Whether you prefer to walk at your own pace, jog with friends or run the full distance, the VHI Mini Marathon is a fun, uplifting day filled with encouragement and community. It’s one of the largest women’s events of its kind in the world with thousands taking part every year.

Registration is now open – simply scan the QR code or click the link below, and join our Friends of the Coombe team!💛

https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/

09/03/2026

We were honoured to welcome Dr Nils Bergman to The Coombe Hospital today. Dr Bergman, a consulting public health physician with specific expertise in maternal and neonatal care, spoke with our team about the scientific evidence base for immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact to significantly improve survival rates for very low birth weight newborns. Dr Bergman has developed and published an underlying scientific rationale to explain these findings summarised as ‘nurturescience’.

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we recognise the dedication, compassion and expertise of our team who care for women and families in our hospital every day.

As a maternity and women’s health service, we are present at some of the most significant and, at times, vulnerable moments in people’s lives. That responsibility is carried with compassion and professionalism across all roles and departments. Today provides an opportunity for us to recognise the expertise, empathy and dedication that our team brings - not only to those in our care, but also to each other.

Thank you to all our staff for the difference you make, every day.

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