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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.

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08.00 26 Jan 2023

Ireland’s breastfeeding rates...

Ireland’s breastfeeding rates remain among the lowest globally

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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.

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