Monday, October 16, 2006

Low breastfeeding rate due to fear (Irish Health.com)

Fear and embarrassment have been cited as the main reasons why Ireland has such a low breastfeeding rate, according to the latest irishhealth.com viewers' poll.

We asked our registered readers why they thought Ireland has such a low breastfeeding rate.


Twenty-four per cent said this is due to a lack of practical support, for example, from hospitals; while 42% said it is due to fear or embarrassment.



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