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...

Ireland’s breastfeeding rates remain among the lowest globally

Listen to this episode

Newstalk Breakfast

Newstalk Breakfast

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

Cliff Taylor's Update on...

00:09:46

Cliff Taylor's Update on the Housing Market

Down To Business

00:09:46

Adam Kingl, Co-Author of Execu...

00:07:28

Adam Kingl, Co-Author of Executive Eats

Down To Business

00:07:28

Out & About: Paudie Murray

00:09:29

Out & About: Paudie Murray

Down To Business

00:09:29

Bobby's Business Roundup...

00:24:22

Bobby's Business Roundup August 1st

Down To Business

00:24:22