Sabina Higgins criticises maternity hospitals for 'throwing out' mothers too soon after giving birth

Sabina Higgins speaking at the Latching On event at Áras an Uachtaráin as part of National Breastfeeding Week. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Sabina Higgins has criticised maternity hospitals for 'throwing out' mothers too soon after giving birth.

Ms Higgins has also condemned the widespread advertising of baby formula in Ireland, instead of promoting breastfeeding.