The HSE has issued new guidelines following concerns from expectant mothers about restrictions being imposed on partners accessing labour wards in some hospitals.
It comes as the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has reassured pregnant women that they do not appear to be more likely to develop a serious illness if they contract Covid-19.
Dr Cliona Murphy, chair of the organisation, said there had to date been no severe cases of the coronavirus amongst pregnant women in Ireland.
She said that expectant mothers generally have weaker immune systems in order for their pregnancies to continue successfully, and so they may pick up infections more easily.