@FriendsofBF

With you on your breastfeeding journey

 Ireland
friendsofbreastfeeding.ie
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Calling all political parties to commit to breastfeeding & child health! We have one of the lowest bf rates in Europe. Mothers & families need better support. Let's make bf a priority in the next Programme for Government. Tell your local candidates & get the conversation started!
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We are seeking a trustee with experience in finance/governance (the fundraising role is now filled). Please share widely & if you'd like to know more get in touch! Details here: tinyurl.com/FoBFTrustees
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Are there any photographers based in Ireland with availability to help out an Irish charity on May 11th? #breastfeeding #FoBFawards
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Prof. Meghan Azad, PhD@MeghanAzad24 Apr 2024
Interesting new #epigenetics research on maternal "epigenetic aging" during and after pregnancy. 🧐 Pregnancy Epigenetically Ages Mothers – But #Breastfeeding May Reverse It @notthatdrjones @koborlab epigenie.com/pregnancy-epige…

Pregnancy Ages Mothers and Could Be Reversible

Two exciting recent studies show that pregnancy Ages women, but the effect could be reversed by breastfeeding

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Friends of Breastfeeding retweeted
Dr. Arun Gupta MD FIAP (Ped)
@Moveribfan24 Apr 2024
Replying to @bpniindia
@bpniindia is proud to partner Era Medical College LKO in 4-day training for maternity staff on @WHO @UNICEF “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” Welcome all #maternity hospitals to join and make India’s early breastfeeding rate rise ! @arjandewagt Next step : Accreditation
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Liz O'Sullivan@LizOSullivanPhD6 Nov 2023
🤱🇮🇪 We're launching the Republic of Ireland's first WBTi report by webinar on November 28th at 10am (GMT). More details to follow but, in the meantime, sign up and save the date and share widely! tinyurl.com/Wbti-ireland
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The #FoBFAwards2023 are supported by @HsehealthW 🙏
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This event is an essential fundraiser for the charity, as well as a joyous celebration of some our breastfeeding champions. A donation option is available at the Eventbrite link. All donations will be entered into our incredible raffle!
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If you're free on Saturday please consider joining us @dunboynecastle to recognise and celebrate Ireland's breastfeeding champions. We'll be enjoying a prosecco reception and a delicious 3 course lunch along with entertainment and of course the awards presentations.
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📷 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!!! 📷 Ticket sales for the #FoBFAwards2023 will close tomorrow 18th April at 12 noon. Click here to book: eventbrite.ie/e/friends-of-b…
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They are going to have such a tough time picking the winners!! Tickets are still available for the Gala Lunch and Awards Presentations at eventbrite.ie/e/friends-of-b… ⁠#FOBFAwards21⁠ are supported by @HsehealthW 🙏 5/5

Friends of Breastfeeding Awards 2023 Gala Lunch & Awards Ceremony

Join us to recognise excellence in breastfeeding support in Ireland and to celebrate our breastfeeding champions!

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and Siobhan Hunter (Mum of the Year 21) for lending their expertise; and to Edel Quirke (Chairperson, FoBF) and Sinead Kelly (Mum2Mum Groups Coordinator, FoBF) for representing FoBF on the panel. We are very grateful to all of them! 4/5
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5. Commitment to creating a circle of support, connection in the breastfeeding community 6. Advocating for a society that values & supports breastfeeding Huge thanks to our judges: Regina Keogh (IBCLC of the Year 21), Ciara Whelan (Celebrity Mum of the Year 19), 3/5
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The judging criteria are: 1. Excellence in supporting, protecting & promoting breastfeeding 2. Provision of parent & family centric support 3. Provision of open, understanding & welcoming support 4. Commitment to reliable & evidence-based information/education 2/5
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