Wexford hosts community gatherings for National Breastfeeding Week
The Health Service Executive is championing infant nutrition through a series of local initiatives throughout County Wexford. These gatherings aim to provide families with essential guidance and professional assistance as they navigate their unique parenting journeys together.
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The Health Service Executive has launched a series of dedicated events across County Wexford to mark National Breastfeeding Week, running from the 1st to the 7th of October. This year’s programme, themed 'Every step forward: Strengthening support for babies and families', underscores the vital importance of providing accessible, expert information to parents at every stage of their experience.
These local initiatives are part of a nationwide effort to celebrate the steady rise in breastfeeding rates across the country while simultaneously showcasing the expanded range of resources now available to new parents. By fostering a supportive environment, the campaign seeks to empower families to make informed decisions that benefit both maternal and infant health in the long term.
Families residing in Wexford are encouraged to stay informed by following the official @HSEmychild social media channels for the latest updates on nearby sessions and available resources. Further details regarding local supports and upcoming schedules are available on the official HSE website, where parents can also engage with the broader national conversation using the hashtags #HoldMeClose and #NBW2026.
These local initiatives are part of a nationwide effort to celebrate the steady rise in breastfeeding rates across the country while simultaneously showcasing the expanded range of resources now available to new parents. By fostering a supportive environment, the campaign seeks to empower families to make informed decisions that benefit both maternal and infant health in the long term.
Families residing in Wexford are encouraged to stay informed by following the official @HSEmychild social media channels for the latest updates on nearby sessions and available resources. Further details regarding local supports and upcoming schedules are available on the official HSE website, where parents can also engage with the broader national conversation using the hashtags #HoldMeClose and #NBW2026.
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