Stephen Donnelly announces €1.58 million funding for HSE lactation consultants
Ireland has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has announced today that €1.58 million has been allocated for additional HSE lactation consultants. The news is welcomed, as Ireland has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world and it’s hoped that the additional funding will […]
5 years ago
A lactation consultant just shared a picture every new mum needs to see
Breastfeeding both my babies from they were born for about a year each time were two of the most amazing things I have ever done with my body. But that’s not to say it was always easy going – it wasn’t, especially in the beginning. I had mastitis twice with my little girl, and my […]
7 years ago
5 ways your baby already totally knows how to breastfeed
The idea of breastfeeding can be daunting for a first time mum, but it’s worth remembering that the impulse to feed is a natural one for babies. According to Nicola O’Byrne, President of the Association of Lactation Consultants, your little one will arrive equipped with all the skills they need to get going. Here are […]
10 years ago
A Lactation Consultant’s Top Tips To Nailing Breastfeeding From The Start
It’s National Breastfeeding Week, ladies, so we’ve welcomed the Association of Lactation Consultants In Ireland to guest blog for us ALL this week. Stay on the site for everything and anything you want to know about breastfeeding. We know, breastfeeding in the early days is such a special and important time for both you and your baby, but […]
10 years ago
Breastfeeding Isn’t Easy for Everyone. One Mum Shares Her Story
It’s not unusual to face breastfeeding hurdles
11 years ago
Back to work and breastfeeding: Top tips from mums and a lactation consultant
Some breastfeeding mums worry they will have to wean their baby before returning to work. But there are many working mums who continue to breastfeed for as long as both they and their child are happy to do so. With a little bit of help, it really is possible to combine the two. We caught up […]
12 years ago