Whether you are a new mum hoping to breastfeed, or still expecting your bundle of joy –
why not try a breastfeeding support group!
These groups are a great way to build your confidence around breastfeeding. Meet other mums in a safe, child-friendly environment. Get advice from experienced peers and/or healthcare workers.
Breastfeeding support groups offer many benefits – from helping you survive the first days and weeks, to supporting you prolong the duration of breastfeeding.
Cuidiu.ie Breastfeeding Support Morning Limerick
Day: 1st Friday of the Month
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Venue: University Maternity Hospital Limerick (Prefab at the back of the hospital)
Contact: MaryAnne (087) 774 9223
Day: Second Monday of the month
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: St. Nicholas Parish Hall (beside church in Westbury)
Contact: Meabh (085) 7357238
Day: Third Saturday of the month
Venue:Parent Link (meets in various locations)
Contact: Jackie 087 1227353
Breastfeeding Support Group, Ballybrown, Clarina, Co. Limerick
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10am – 11am
Venue: Conservatory, Ballybrown Community Centre, Ballybrown Clarina, Co Limerick. V94F5EY
Facilitated by Margaret Beatty, PHN
Breastfeeding Support Hospital, Co. Limerick
Day: Mondays
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Venue: Hospital Health Centre, Hospital Co. Limerick
More information:
All Mothers welcome who attend PHN’s in Network 6. PHN in attendance, lactation consultant on occasion.
Mary Anne
Tel: (087) 774 9223
Friends of Breastfeeding
Mum 2 Mum Support Group
Day: Wednesday
Time:10.30 am- 12.30 pm
Venue: Drombanna Day Centre (Old Cork Road)
For more information contact:
Babs Gardiner
Tel: 087 688 6169
Email: babs.gardiner@yahoo.ie
Raheen Breastfeeding Support Group
Day: Wednesday
Time:11.30 am- 12.30 pm
Venue: Millennium Hall, Raheen
For more information contact:
Local PHN
Limerick University Maternity Hospital Feeding Clinic
Day: Mondays (strictly by appointment only)
Venue: Ante – Natal Clinic, University Maternity Hospital, Limerick
For more information contact:
An Appointment can be made by telephoning 061 483102
Murroe County Limerick (Public Health Nurse)
Day: Thursday
Time:11.00 am- 12.00 pm
Venue: Murroe Health Centre
For more information contact:
PHN Ruth Hanley 061 – 387083
Castletroy PHN Breastfeeding Group
Day: Wednesday
Time:11.00 am- 12.00 pm
Venue: Castletroy Primary Care Centre, Unit 1 Castletroy Park Commerical Centre, Castletroy
For more information contact:
061 – 492 400
Breastfeeding Resources
- Great video showing how to latch your baby on correctly!! “How to breastfeed: good attachment/ Raising Children Network”
- Dr Jack Newman : an internationally renowned breastfeeding expert with a very informative website. Breastfeeding resources include information sheets, video clips and articles on various breastfeeding issues.
- www.cuidiu-ict.ie Cuidiú is an informative Irish organisation supporting breastfeeding and parenthood with mother-to-mother support groups nationwide.
- www.kellymom.com Kelly Bonyata is a US based Lactation Consultant. The website is extremely informative, with so many breastfeeding articles to choose from!
- www.breastfeeding.ie is the HSE Breastfeeding Support website; it has useful information on breastfeeding support groups in Ireland. A nice section on frequently asked questions and some little irish video clips.
- www.llli.org/ La Leche League International – is an international volunteer organisation dedicated to breastfeeding education and encouragement worldwide. The tear out toolkit from the book “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” is now free to download from the website.
- Friends of Breastfeeding supporting Breastfeeding throughout Ireland, by mother to mother support, this website directs you toward support groups in your area.