A free HSE programme designed to empower parents to tackle their child’s increasing weight had such poor take up that it is now under review, at a time when childhood obesity is a major national health concern.

Poll finds over 75% of fathers are involved in breastfeeding decision.

New research shows the need for more supports for breastfeeding mothers, while a survey of women who gave birth four months before found that more than a third were in distress for a variety of reasons.

IRELAND has one of the fastest growing rates of obesity. The National Taskforce on Obesity says 40% of Irish adults are overweight and 18% of those are obese. Our children are following suit. With Nourish Children Week (Apr 15 to 19) just behind us, experts say children should be fed properly from the moment they eat solids.