National Breastfeeding Week kicks off
Summary
Lynne Carroll, a La Leche League leader, joins Anton Savage to discuss National Breastfeeding Week and the HSE’s mixed statistics on breastfeeding rates. They address how hospital understaffing limits support during the critical first few days, while community rates rise due to accessible local resources. Carroll advocates for better referral pathways and user-friendly information to connect mothers with free, 24/7 community support. The segment also explains the benefits of "laid-back" breastfeeding, a technique that reduces nipple pain and improves latch by allowing the baby to sit on the…
Topics discussed
Show introduction
National Breastfeeding Week and HSE statistics
Hospital staffing shortages and community support
Improving information access for new mothers
Free La Leche League services and formats
Introduction to laid-back breastfeeding
Benefits and technique of laid-back breastfeeding
Call-in segment for listener experiences
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