Event: National Breastfeeding Week

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Lactation Consultant Aimee Tebay, who is currently weaning her daughter three year old daughter Ellen, admits breastfeeding can be difficult but says the rewards are overwhelming. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

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Breastfeeding support from mums who know the difficulties — and the high points

Not every new mother will take to it ‘naturally’. Issues can include sore nipples, excess milk, and not knowing when baby is hungry

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Harris prioritising expansion of breastfeeding supports for women

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Widespread benefits when mothers breastfeed babies, says study

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National Breastfeeding Week: Mama’s mission to double up

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Finding a solution to Ireland's breastfeeding problem

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Working life: Susan O’Driscoll, lactation consultant, CUMH

Online and in the shops: gluten gone

The Coeliac Society of Ireland, in association with SuperValu, will host Ireland’s first ever 100% Gluten Free Food Market at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork tomorrow (October 4), part of the association’s annual convention there.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Breastfeeding boosts the bond between mum and baby

A new film shows that breastfeeding is not only nutritious, it’s a bonding activity, says Ailin Quinlan

Tue, 30 Sep, 2014

Online and in the shops: Boob tubes

If you are thinking of breastfeeding, buying a couple of nursing tops will make life much easier.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2014

Online and in the shops: Breastfeeding

Stronger together

Sun, 06 Oct, 2013

Online and in the shops: Bridget in Werewolf Rehab

Author Maura Byrne’s first book, Bridget in Werewolf Rehab, is a comic story for nine to 12-year-olds.

Sun, 07 Oct, 2012

Campaign aims to highlight advantages of breastfeeding

FORMER Miss Ireland and first time mum Pamela Flood joined breastfeeding mothers and their babies in Dublin to launch National Breastfeeding Week.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Record attempt aims to get breastfeeding in the open

CLOSE to 100 mothers breastfed their children simultaneously at a Cork shopping centre over the weekend in a bid to create a supportive atmosphere for breastfeeding mothers in this country.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2010

One in four find breastfeeding in public a discomfort

ALMOST one in four new mothers stop breastfeeding because they are uncomfortable about feeding their child in public.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2009

Mothers born outside Ireland more likely to breastfeed

New mothers born outside Ireland are more likely to breastfeed their babies than Irish women, it emerged today.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2009

Action needed on child condition

AS the proud parents of a three-month-old boy, we would like to mark this National Breastfeeding Week by raising an issue that is directly affecting attempts at breastfeeding our son.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2006

New bid to boost breastfeeding

Family members were today urged to help create a supportive environment to aid breastfeeding mothers.

Sun, 01 Oct, 2006

Babygro giveaway to highlight breastfeeding benefits

Over 1,300 babygros will be given out to newborn babies as part of a major campaign launched today to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

Restaurants back breastfeeding plan

MORE than 100 restaurants and cafes are backing an initiative to support breastfeeding mothers.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2004