
It is important that mothers are supported to continue to breastfeed when they go back to work. The WHO, Department of Health and HSE recommend that children are exclusively breastfed for 6 months.

At this time of year, with the shorter days, rain and cold, sitting by the fire watching TV often feels like the best option. However, getting more active is a great way to improve your health and your mood.
Health Promotion Departments around the country are structured in slightly different ways depending on the needs of the population groups that they serve. You should be able to contact people working in the following areas by ringing the numbers below.
| HSE South | |
| Cork, Kerry | 021 4921641 |
| Wexford | 053-23522 |
| Kilkenny | 056-7761400 |
| Waterford | 051 842911 |
| Carlow | 059 9143630 |
| South Tipperary | 052-77327 |
| HSE West | |
| Galway | 091 548320 |
| Limerick City | 061-483215 |
| Limerick County | 069 61430 |
| Clare | 065 686 5837 |
| North Tipperary | 067 42353 |
| Mayo | 094 904 2101 |
| Sligo | 071 913 5071 |
| Letterkenny | 074 916 8013 |
| Donegal, Leitrim | 072 52000 |
| Roscommon | 090 663 7549 |
| HSE Dublin North East | |
| Meath, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan | 046 907 6400 |
| North County Dublin | 01-882 3414 |
| North Dublin City | 01-816 0334 |
| Dublin North East | 01-8823413 |
| HSE Dublin Mid Leinster | |
| South Dublin City | 01 463 2800 |
| South County Dublin | 01 235 5402 |
| Wicklow, Kildare | 01 201 4296 |
| Longford | 1800 242 505 |
| Laois, Offaly, Westmeath | 057 935 7800 |