Published: Tuesday, October 05, 2021
Webinar to mark National Breastfeeding Awareness week: joint keynote speech delivered by President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins. Hosted by Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, with panelists: • Laura McHugh, HSE National Breastfeeding Coordinator • Prof. Gerard Hastings OBE, Professor Emeritus Stirling University, author of the research paper 'Selling Second Best - How Infant Formula Marketing Works' • Dr Meredith Kinoshita, Paediatric and Neonatal Specialist Registrar, lead author of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's Breastfeeding Position Paper of 2021 • Deborah Byrne, Bainne Beatha and new mother who will speak about her recent experience of breastfeeding in Ireland • Orla O'Connor, Director of National Women's Council Dr Liz O'Sullivan, Dietitian and Nutrition Researcher TU Dublin and member of Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland provides the concluding remarks. This event was kindly funded by HSE Health and Well-being
