#122 Breastfeeding: Embracing Support and Building Confidence

In this episode of HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing, host Noreen Turley welcomes Sheila Lucey, an advanced nurse practitioner and infant feeding specialist, for an in-depth discussion on breastfeeding. Sheila shares expert information on the benefits of breastfeeding, preparing before birth, and the importance of early support. The conversation covers practical tips for overcoming challenges, the significance of skin-to-skin contact, and available resources for families. Listeners are encouraged to seek support, trust their own journey, and remember that every feed counts. The episode aims to empower and reassure parents with accessible, up-to-date information and encouragement.   Produced by GKMedia.ie