The number of mothers breastfeeding has increased during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, a new survey has revealed. According to the social parenting community BabyDoc Club, some 26pc of mothers are now breastfeeding their baby until the weaning stage as opposed to 15pc pre-Covid. BabyDoc Club surveyed 801 pregnant mothers and mothers of babies under two-years-old living in Ireland. The survey was launched by BabyDoc Club to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week which takes place from October 1st to 7th. Breastfeeding poses many challenges, with 55pc of mothers admitting to struggling with breastfeeding when they returned home from the hospital.

Source: Irish Independent September 30, 2020 22:52 UTC