National Breastfeeding Week Wed 1st Oct to Tues Oct 7th

At the start of National Breastfeeding Week the HSE is reminding mums and mothers-to-be that: ‘Every Breastfeed Makes a Difference’.  National Breastfeeding Week runs from Wednesday, October 1st to Tuesday, October 7th 2014.  
 
HSE National Breastfeeding Co-ordinator Siobhan Hourigan said today: ‘‘It is so important to recognise the vital start in life that mother's milk gives to Irish children. Breastfeeding is important for babies' growth, development and health, and reduces illness and infection. Information and assistance from health care professionals as well as practical and emotional support from family can help mothers of newborn babies starting to breastfeed."