the politics of breastfeeding by gabrielle palmer

Parents need practical support and encouragement, not only in maternity hospitals but also in the early days and weeks after they get home. Social Democrat Leader Róisín Shortall agrees, “Now is the time for action on breastfeeding given the indisputable health and wellbeing benefits for both babies and mothers.

With prudent investment in breastfeeding support now the government will save money in the short and long term-it’s a political no-brainer” says Ms. There is widespread acknowledgement of the importance of breastfeeding for public health – particularly in a time of Covid-19. “With just a few days to Budget 2021 we are calling on the government to support mothers and babies in Ireland by adequately funding the Breastfeeding Action Plan. The book explains how infant feeding is one of the most important global public health issues of our time, and describes how big business can influence feeding choice, health and the intimate relationship between mothers and their babies, be they rich or poor or whether they live in the developed or developing world. Malvina Walsh, Co-Chair of BFLGI stated “Breastfeeding is a deeply political issue and this gesture is to highlight that women and babies have a right to be supported and protected in their infant feeding choices-and to encourage leading figures in public life to advocate for Irish families in this regard.” Infant feeding advocacy group Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland (BFLGI) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Week by presenting copies of Gabrielle Palmer’s seminal book “Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter” to Irish politicians. Social Democrats Leader Róisín Shortall TD plays peekaboo with a copy of “Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter,” a gift from Malvina Walsh and her baby Moya to mark National Breastfeeding Week.

The politics of breastfeeding by gabrielle palmer