Healthy Ireland breastfeeding policy
From Healthy Ireland; Department of Health
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We’re Breastfeeding Friendly aims to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding-friendly businesses, organisations and communities.
Generally, mothers who breastfeed their babies out and about do so with ease. Some mothers say they feel a little self-conscious breastfeeding out and about for the first time, particularly when latching the baby on.
More often than not, a mother will breastfeed her baby and other people around her will not take notice. A key part of successful breastfeeding is feeding the baby when the baby wants to be fed (“feeding on demand”).
According to research, mothers breastfeeding in public feel more comfortable when:
Your business, organisation or workplace can join the scheme if:
Email healthyireland@health.gov.ie for more information on how to join.