All the updated news related to breastfeeding

All the news related to breastfeeding updated in real time

Found 10

forbreastfeeding

Order by:

National News

Irish experts call for more support for employees to breastfeed at work

Ahead of the start of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 – 7), Irish experts are calling for increased supports for working parents. According to Katie Mugan, founder of NursingMama.ie, Breastfeeding & returning to work can be one of the most ...

31 Jul 2022 at 12:19

Local News

HSE National Breastfeeding Week: Expert help for every step of the way

As HSE National Breastfeeding Week begins, parents are being encouraged to take up free expert help and celebrating rising breastfeeding rates in Ireland. The HSE announced a 5% increase in the number of babies breastfed at the first public ...

30 Sept 2022 at 10:56

National News

Irish dietician warns baby formula can cause illness if not made correctly

An Irish dietician is reminding parents that infant formula is 'not a sterile product' and can lead to serious illness if not prepared correctly. Neonatal dietician at Cork University Maternity Hospital, Jennifer Wilkinson, made the ...

04 Oct 2021 at 13:21

Lifestyle

Ashley James: ‘We have a totally warped idea of what a mum should be’

Ashley James says there’s “a total lack of understanding” about feeding babies – and that mothers who pump shouldn’t have to hide away. “With pumping, people should feel confident, just like with breastfeeding, to do that anywhere,...

01 Aug 2023 at 13:35

Lifestyle

Do you need to watch what you eat when you’re breastfeeding?

Most new mothers try to breastfeed their baby at first, unable to ignore the oft-repeated mantra ‘breast is best’. However, despite the vast benefits of breastfeeding that are being highlighted during World Breastfeeding Week ...

01 Aug 2023 at 09:54

Lifestyle

Paralympic champion Lora Fachie shares her difficulties with breastfeeding

Paralympic champion Lora Fachie has revealed the difficult journey she experienced with trying to breastfeed her son Fraser and urged other mums not to feel guilty at using formula milk. Fachie, who won gold at the Tokyo ...

26 Jan 2023 at 07:21

Sport

Paralympic champion Lora Fachie shares her difficulties with breastfeeding

25 Jan 2023 at 21:56

Lifestyle

3 breastfeeding mothers share their top tips for new mums

As World Breastfeeding Week 2025 approaches (August 1-7), the celebration is seen as an opportunity to highlight breastfeeding while promoting health for both babies and mothers. The seven-day celebration is ...

21 Jul 2025 at 12:16

Singer Fleur East: ‘I was terrified to breastfeed in public’

Lifestyle

Fleur East backs campaign encouraging women to breastfeed and pump in public

New mum Fleur East revealed that she was initially “terrified” to breastfeed in public, but she is now committed to tackling the stigma around it. The English singer and rapper, who shot to fame when she ...

31 Jul 2024 at 09:00

Lifestyle

10 tips for breastfeeding in hot weather

Breastfeeding in public can be difficult at the best of times, but it can be even more challenging on a muggy day when sun cream and sweat enter the mix. As the weather begins to heat up, the humidity ...

01 Aug 2024 at 07:30

Years
2026

Related keywords
CC1
IN1
World Breastfeeding Week

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.