Search Results for 'Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative'

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O’Reilly seeks debate on breastfeeding rates in Ireland

Galway Advertiser / NewsThu, Jun 17, 2021

A total of 64 per cent of women initiate breastfeeding when they enter hospital, but only 37 per cent leave hospital breastfeeding.

Breastfeed and give babies a ‘vital start in life’

Galway Advertiser / NewsThu, Oct 09, 2014

Galway has the highest breastfeeding rate among mothers recently discharged from hospital in the three western counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

UHG officially recognised as baby friendly

Galway Advertiser / NewsThu, May 17, 2012

The west’s biggest hospital is one of eight hospitals in Ireland which has been recognised as Baby Friendly.

Mullingar hospital earns Baby Friendly award

Mullingar Advertiser / NewsFri, Apr 13, 2012

The Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar joined an elite group of designated baby-friendly hospitals when they were presented with the Baby Friendly National Award this week.

Portiuncula Hospital again scoops ‘Baby Friendly Hospital’ award

Galway Advertiser / NewsThu, Jan 07, 2010

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has again scooped the “Baby Friendly Hospital” award.

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