TOH edition: Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Health & Medicine
Mothers Don’t Have to Breastfeed Alone: Ireland Expands Support as Three-Month Rates Reach a Record
Reported by RTÉ News
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HSE data show that 52% of babies in Ireland are being breastfed at three months, the highest rate since official records began in 1988. The health service says specialist staff, community groups and post-natal support have made a difference.
The record and mothers’ experiences offer evidence that practical help can support families who want to continue breastfeeding.
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