Breastfeeding discrimination remains

While research indicates that most Irish people are very accepting of mothers breastfeeding outside of the home, there have been some worrying episodes of discrimination in public service areas, the National Breastfeeding Coordinator, Maureen Fallon, has said.

Speaking to irishhealth.com, Ms Fallon said that 'a number of mothers have been asked to move or leave hotels, public houses and other social events'.

"This is obviously very upsetting for the mother, who doesn't want to be intruded upon when she is feeding her baby", she said.

She added that while research indicates that most people are accepting of breastfeeding in public places, many mothers simply do not see it as something they can do.



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