Breastfeeding is a public health investment in the future — campaign calls for Government support

To mark World Breastfeeding Week, women's and mothers' organisations are calling for Government to 'safeguard and promote the health of the next generation'

World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7: National Women’s Council of Ireland, Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland, and Bainne Beatha mark World Breastfeeding Week

Breastfeeding rates don't just rely on individual women and families and they aren't the sole responsibility of health services either. 'Shared responsiblity' is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2021 and the National Women’s Council (NWCI) and Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland (BFLGI) are calling on the Government to prioritise a series of actions to safeguard and promote the health of babies and their mothers.

Actions include a revision of existing legislation on the marketing of infant formula and to extend paid workplace breastfeeding breaks from six months to two years. This campaign is supported by grassroots campaign group Bainne Beatha.