Uncategorized

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

Bobby's Business Stories with...

00:22:04

Bobby's Business Stories with Linda Daly and Tom Molloy

Down To Business

00:22:04

Executive Chair: Harry Goodard...

00:14:17

Executive Chair: Harry Goodard, CEO of Deloitte Ireland

Down To Business

00:14:17

EY Entrepeneur of the Year Awa...

00:12:55

EY Entrepeneur of the Year Awards 2025

Down To Business

00:12:55

In Conversation with Amy Huber...

00:12:10

In Conversation with Amy Huberman

The Anton Savage Show

00:12:10