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Manx Pregnancy Resources is a free, community-driven directory for expectant and new parents on the Isle of Man. It brings together local support groups, antenatal classes, healthcare services, financial guidance, and practical information — all in one place, with no logins, no advertising, and no affiliations.
The Isle of Man has its own maternity system, employment laws, and government services that differ from the UK. Our guides cover Isle of Man-specific topics including maternity leave entitlements, booking a midwife, pregnancy vaccinations, and more — all sourced from official gov.im publications.
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Browse Pregnancy Resources by Category
Find Isle of Man pregnancy services, support groups, and classes organised by category.
Education
Antenatal classes, hypnobirthing, active birth workshops, and parenting courses on the Isle of Man.
Medical Care
Pregnancy scans, midwifery, hospital services, and healthcare providers on the Isle of Man.
Mental Health
Postnatal depression support, perinatal mental health, and counselling services on the Isle of Man.
Physical Activities
Pregnancy yoga, aqua-natal, postnatal fitness, and active recovery classes on the Isle of Man.
Postpartum Care
Breastfeeding support, newborn care, sleep consulting, and postpartum recovery on the Isle of Man.
Support Groups
Baby and toddler groups, parent meetups, and community support on the Isle of Man.
Pregnancy Guides for the Isle of Man
In-depth guides covering key topics for expectant parents on the Isle of Man.
Booking a Midwife
How to register and what to expect at your first appointment.
Antenatal Care Pathway
Full appointment timeline from booking to birth.
IoM vs UK Differences
No SMP, Maternity Allowance, Shared Parental Leave and more.
Maternity Leave
Entitlements, Maternity Allowance and how to notify your employer.
Paternity Leave
Entitlements, Shared Parental Leave and how to apply.
Vaccinations in Pregnancy
Whooping cough, flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Free Dental Care
Dental exemption for pregnant women and new mothers.
Newborn Screening
Heel prick test, hearing screening and physical examination.
Pregnancy Loss Support
EPAU, bereavement support and counselling services.
Finding the Jane Crookall Unit
Directions to the maternity unit and out-of-hours access.
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