A Qualitative Exploration of the Attitudes and Experiences of Polish Breastfeeding Mothers in Ireland

Breastfeeding rates in Ireland are among the lowest in the world. Improving the prevalence of breastfeeding is an objective of the Irish Health Service Executive, with the recognition that this would improve public health. Polish people represent the largest immigrant group in Ireland, and Polish women are more likely to initiate breastfeeding than Irish women.This study had two aims: (1) to describe the breastfeeding experiences and attitudes...