provide support services in Antenatal and Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Postnatal and Parenthood. Cuidiu is a nationwide group and has a diverse programme of events and activities running throughout the country in local Branches including antenatal classes, breastfeeding support groups, mother and baby groups and postnatal support groups. Visit the Cuidiú website.
La Leche League in Ireland
a voluntary organisation which provides information and support to women who want to breastfeed their babies. Accredited La Leche League Leaders organise monthly meetings and are also available at any time to speak with a mother in person or on the telephone. Leaders are volunteer mothers who have enjoyed nursing their own babies and who see the importance of helping other mothers develop a happy nursing relationship. Visit the La Leche League in Ireland website.
Friends of Breastfeeding
works to ensure that women in Ireland achieve their desired breastfeeding experience. They network to connect women in Ireland who want to breastfeed with their local support system. They also work to build communities of supportive friends, family and health professionals – “friends” of breastfeeding. Visit the Friends of Breastfeeding website.
The Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland
The purpose of ALCI is to promote the professional development, advancement and recognition of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants ( IBCLC) for the benefit of breastfeeding infants and children, mothers, families and the wider community. Visit the ALCI website.
If you have any breastfeeding questions or concerns the HSE offer Irish residents access to a lactation consultant (breastfeeding experts) via live chat, or email. Read more…https://www2.hse.ie/services/ask-our-breastfeeding-expert/
Milk Donation
Human Milk Bank The Western Trust Milk Bank opened in August 2000. The bank also helps babies with major gut or heart problems by providing milk to their home. Through the generosity of its donors, the milk bank provides very special help for the nation’s most vulnerable babies. Read more…https://westerntrust.hscni.net/service/human-milk-bank/
