The latest HSE report on breastfeeding found an initiation rate of 63.8% in hospitals and said this is among the lowest in the world. They will present data showing the equivalent of 27.9 lactation consultants work in the country's 19 maternity hospitals. Visiting restrictionsMeanwhile, concern continues around Covid-19 visiting restrictions at maternity hospitals for partners of pregnant women. Two sets of protests are planned for this week at maternity hospitals nationally. Advocacy group AIMS Ireland, who held a virtual protest last week, will protest at 12 hospitals in the coming days.

Source: Irish Examiner May 11, 2021 05:30 UTC