Women struggle to access help with breastfeeding despite Government supports

Dr Liz O'Sullivan, lecturer in nutrition at TU Dublin was lead author of the report. Picture: Moya Nolan

A report on breastfeeding trends in Ireland has found considerable work is needed to bridge the gap between official policy and low breastfeeding rates.

A scorecard review of the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) found Ireland is lying 57th out of the 99 countries that took part in the scheme.