Organisation: Friends of Breastfeeding

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Efforts to boost breastfeeding rates paying dividends

The Work Life Balance Act 2023 is seeking to allow women to request breastfeeding breaks of one hour per eight-hour workday for two years

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Against the odds: Three mums who breastfed their children despite the difficulties

Breastfeeding is not always straightforward. Sharon Ní Chonchúir speaks to three mums who persevered despite encountering difficulties

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Feeding problems: Breastfeeding in Ireland

Lack of support in the community is often cited as the main reason for Ireland’s low breastfeeding rates but that is slowly starting to change, lactation consultant Orla Dorgan believes.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Protest over breastfeeding image ban

Mothers who breastfed their babies were offered refreshments and toilet facilities by Facebook when they staged a protest outside its Dublin office yesterday.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2012

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