Baby Alex Meehan, born at University Maternity Hospital Limerick with mum Agnieszsa from Crusheen, Co Clare, and Ger Monahan, staff midwife.

Templemore event in Breastfeeding Week

Published: Thu 5 Oct 2017, 12:17 PM

Last updated: Thu 5 Oct 2017, 1:23 PM

National Breastfeeding Week is currently underway and has been marked by a number of special events and regular advice clinics at UL Hospitals Group and in the MidWest.

The final event takes place this Friday, October 6^th. Cuidiu Mothers and Babies Support Group meet at UMHL (10am to 12noon) while a coffee morning for local breastfeeding support group meeting, supported by public health nurse will be held at the Health Centre, Templemore (11am to 12 noon).

The theme of this week's information campaign is that ‘Every Breastfeed Makes a Difference’.

· Every breastfeed makes a difference

· Breastfeeding is important for the health of children and mothers, and the evidence is now stronger than ever (Victora et al, Lancet, 2016)

·There is a wide range of support available

· Help, information and supports through health services, support groups, and online via www.breastfeeding.ie are available.