breastfeed shaming

Mum says she was called ‘unhygienic’ for breastfeeding in GP clinic

Mum says she was called ‘unhygienic’ for breastfeeding in GP clinic

A mum has revealed that she was told she was “unhygienic” after breastfeeding in a public place. She opened up about the incident that took place in the waiting room for her GP clinic as she was breastfeeding her baby. Co-founder of nanny agency, CocoRio, Lea Henry, said the incident left her completely confused as […]

3 years ago

Your right to breastfeed in public is protected by law and here’s how

Your right to breastfeed in public is protected by law and here’s how

Breastfeeding numbers are rising in Ireland. While the rates of breastfeeding in Ireland are still lower than in other parts of Europe, the number of mothers choosing to breastfeed their children is steadily growing. That being said many Irish women still feel uncomfortable feeding their child in public, with some experiencing discrimination. During the summer […]

7 years ago