National Women & Infants Health Programme

Congratulations to @CoombeHospital
who have opened their first #Postnatal Hubs this week, providing midwifery-led postnatal care and support in the community.

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We are sad to hear of the passing of Prof. Tim Draycott. Tim was a leader in delivering safer maternity services. Working with him, as the leader of @promptmaternity training programme, as the external advisor on the National Neonatal Encephalopathy Action Group, and..

“Today on World Prematurity Day, we thank our healthcare colleagues across the country providing diligent care for our premature babies, and the families who remain central to our work”

Learning to express colostrum (early breastmilk) before your baby is born can be one of the first steps in your #breastfeeding journey.

Always consult with your midwife, lactation consultant or doctor before beginning colostrum harvesting.

Learn more at hse.ie/ColostrumHarve…

This week in collaboration with the National Healthy Childhood Programme, we held an Infant Feeding Specialist Workshop in TUS Athlone. An opportunity for maternity & community professionals who provide support for infant feeding to come together to discuss & share knowledge.