The Irish name Cuidiú means care and support for all; parents with bumps or babes, tots or teens.

Our aim is to provide information to parents which allows them to make informed choices about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. We also provide a supportive background to empower parents to act upon their decision. Our main activities are Antenatal classes, Breastfeeding counselling and Postnatal support provided by our group of dedicated volunteer mums.

Most of our membership is concentrated in Dublin and Cork but Cuidiú is very much a national organisation and Cuidiú branches run many and varied activities for families and minders. Branches evolve differently according to the interests and expertise of their membership but the core ethos of every branch is overseen and directed by Council.

We are a self help organisation offering mutual support, so the success of our organisation depends on the principle of give and take. Obviously we do not expect members with new babies or pressing family commitments to join a committee or run a toddler morning, but we do appreciate input from people who may have benefited from our support.