It takes a village to raise a child. And at times breastfeeding a child can take a lot of support. Some breastfeeding issues require the advice of a qualified lactation consultant like me. But other issues – such as social and emotional support – can benefit from less formal resources. Here’s a list of incredible supports available to breastfeeding families in Cork and beyond.

www.lalecheleagueireland.com La Leche League Ireland leaders provide help and information to breastfeeding /chestfeeding families at their monthly meetings online and over the phone. 

www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie  Friends of Breastfeeding is a voluntary organisation which runs mother-to-mother breastfeeding support groups online and a Breastfeeding Buddy scheme in some areas.

www.alcireland.ie The Association of Lactation Consultants of Ireland website, which has a directory of IBCLCs in private practice.