New report finds Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world
Breastfeeding has incredible health benefits for both mums and babies. However, according to a brand new report, Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world, with only two out of three women initiating it before leaving the maternity hospital. In one smaller Irish maternity unit, just one in three women try breastfeeding […]
6 years ago
10 tips for breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic
Today marks the start of National Breastfeeding Week 2020 here in Ireland. Thankfully, breastfeeding rates in Ireland are slowly improving – but we still have some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe, and this week plays an important role in informing and educating mothers and families all across Ireland on breastfeeding and its […]
6 years ago
National Breastfeeding Week 2019: “This week is about celebrating Irish mums”
‘Every Breastfeed makes a difference.’ Today marks the start of National Breastfeeding Week here in Ireland, a week-long event which aims to support, inform, highlight and last, but not least celebrate breastfeeding – and Irish mums and the amazing job they are doing. Ireland’s breastfeeding rates are improving, and according to the Department of Health, […]
7 years ago
Breast milk straight from mum’s breast is better for babies than pumping says new study
Breastfeeding your baby is pretty much the best thing you can do for both their health and your own. Much research have been conducted, showing the incredible and varied benefits of nursing your baby. And now a new study has been able to prove this even further, claiming that the ‘breast is best’ phrase is […]
8 years ago