Advertisement

Ireland’s breastfeeding rates remain among the lowest globally

The latest figures from the HSE say most women in Ireland are choosing to breastfeed, with 64% breastfeeding for the baby's first feed, which drops to 45.7% upon discharge and drops further to 31%, by 3 months. So, what needs to change? Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

Share this article

08.00 26 Jan 2023


Ireland’s breastfeeding rates remain among the lowest globally


Listen to this episode


Share this article

08.00 26 Jan 2023


The latest figures from the HSE say most women in Ireland are choosing to breastfeed, with 64% breastfeeding for the baby's first feed, which drops to 45.7% upon discharge and drops further to 31%, by 3 months.

So, what needs to change? Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader spoke to Shane this morning on the show.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Movies and TV: Inside America’...

00:15:53

Movies and TV: Inside America’s Next Top Model, The Secret Agent, Being Gordon Ramsay

The Hard Shoulder

00:15:53


Ruth Coppinger on UCD image-ba...

00:13:47

Ruth Coppinger on UCD image-based sexual assault story

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:47


The Thursday Interview: Lisa C...

00:10:00

The Thursday Interview: Lisa Canny

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:00


How can we solve our current t...

00:10:46

How can we solve our current taxi shortage?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:46