Resource Information
Below is a list of resources to support you and your new baby.
Breastfeeding Support Groups are NOT running at present due to COVID-19 Restrictions.
Venues and Days may change when groups re-open after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
Useful Websites
Cork Breastfeeding Clinics
| Location | Name | Phone No. | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | Ballincollig Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4872626 | Health Centre, Inishmore, Ballincollig | Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Ballyphehane Breast Feeding Support Group - Cuidiu | Orla: 085 8638100 | Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane | First Friday of the Month 10.00am – 11.30am |
| Cork | Bandon Friends of Breastfeeding Mum2Mum Group | Jacqui 087 9221702 Email: [email protected] | Bandon Family Centre CLG, Glasslyn Road P72P895 | Every Second Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Cork | Bantry Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 087 6635924 | Primary Care Centre, The Quays, Bantry | Mondays 10.30 – 11.30am |
| Cork | Blackrock/Mahon Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 021-4233138 | Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre, Skehard Road | Wednesdays 11am – 12pm |
| Cork | Blarney Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4385220 | Church of the Resurrection, The Square, Blarney | Thursdays 2pm |
| Cork | Carrigaline Breastfeeding Support– PHN Led | 021 4372535 | Carrigaline Primary Care Centre, Estuary Business Park, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline | Thursdays 11.30am – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Clonakilty – La Leche League | Kirsten 087 3275123 | Text of call for location | Third Tuesday of the Month 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Clonakilty Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | Sheila Lucey 087 6635924 | The Rugby Clubhouse P85DR12 | Thursdays 10am – 11am |
| Cork | Cobh – La Leche League | Caz 087 6556646 | Ballynoe Road, Ballynoe Farm, Cobh | First Tuesday of the Month 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Cork | Cork – La Leche League | Maria 089 6113467 Caz 087 6556646 Jane 086 6670182 Martina 0857389651 Email Tiziana: [email protected] | Ardfallen, Methodist Centre, Douglas Road | Fourth Friday of the Month 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Cork Feeding Beyond Infancy (La Leche League) | Maria 089 6113467 Caz 087 6556646 Jane 086 6670182 Martina 0857389651 | Community Room, Blackpool City Library | Third Saturday of the Month 11am – 1pm |
| Cork | CUMH Breastfeeding Support Group | 021 4920752/087 6623874 | SMA Parish Hall, Wilton | Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm |
| Cork | Douglas Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4893581 | Douglas Health Centre | Thursdays 11.30am – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Dunmanway Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 023 8855410 | Family Resource Centre, Dunmanway | Thursdays 11am – 12pm |
| Cork | Fermoy Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 022 58700 | St Francis, Rathealy Road, Fermoy | 11am – 12pm |
| Cork | Glanmire/Riverstown Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4822307 | Glanmire Parish Centre, Springhill, Glanmire T45TW72 | Tuesdays 11am |
| Cork | Gurranabraher Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4225680 | St Marys Health Campus – Block 4, Bakers Road, Gurranabraher T23VO9X | Fridays 11.30 – 12.30pm |
| Cork | Innishannon Breastfeeding Support Group - Cuidiu | Catherine Autret 086 2295942 | The Found Out Cafe | Last Thursday of the Month 9.30am – 11.00am (excluding summer months) |
| Cork | Macroom Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 0761 084000 | The Old Health Centre, Hospital Grounds, Macroom | Mondays 2pm – 3pm |
| Cork | Mallow Breastfeeding Support Group | 022 58700 | Mallow Library – First Floor | Fridays 11am – 12pm |
| Cork | Mayfield Breast Feeding Support– PHN Led | 021 4504886 | Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield T23YHP1 | Mondays 2pm (excluding bank holidays) |
| Cork | Midleton – La Leche League | Maria 089 6113467 Caz 087 6556646 Jane 086 6670182 Martina 0857389651 | My Place Community Centre, Mill Road, Midelton | Second Thursday of the Month 10am – 12pm |
| Cork | Midleton Cuidiu Breast Feeding Support Group | Ria 087 6478889 | My Place, Midleton | Third Tuesday of the Month 10.30am – 12.00pm |
| Cork | Newmarket Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 022 58700 | Newmarket, Cork | Tuesdays 11am – 12.00pm |
| Cork | Passage West Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 021 4841628 | Health Centre, Passagewest | Mondays 12.00pm – 1.00pm |
Kerry Breastfeeding Clinics
| Location | Name | Phone No. | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry | Cahersiveen Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 066 9472266 | Family Resource Centre, Cahersiveen | Tuesdays 11.30am - 1.00pm |
| Kerry | Castlegregory Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | Helen Sheehy 066 7130333 | The Old School, Camp Village, Tralee | Tuesdays 11.00am |
| Kerry | Castleisland – PHN Led | 066 7141377 | Cahereens Heights Child Care Facility, 26 The Meadows, Cahereen Heights, Castleisland | Tuesdays 11.30am – 1.00pm (Suspended pending a new venue) |
| Kerry | Dingle – La Leche League | Sylvia 087 6636635 Fiona 087 9711342 | Dingle Community Hospital | Second Thursday of the Month 10.30am |
| Kerry | Dingle Breast Feeding Support – PHN Led | 066 9150325 (9.30am – 10.30a. Mon-Fri) 066 9150326 (All day Mon-Fri) | Primary Care Centre. Green St, Dingle | Every second Tuesday 10.30am – 11.30am |
| Kerry | Kenmare Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | Mary 086 7871422 | Family Resource Centre, Railway Road, Kenmare | Thursdays 11.30am – 1.00pm |
| Kerry | Kerry North Bresatfeeding Support Group – Cuidiu | Tania 086 1639243 | Banna Road, Ardfert | Last Monday of the Month 10.30am – 12.00pm (Banna Rd) |
| Kerry | Killarney Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 064 6670743 | Room behind the church of the resurrection, Park Road, Killarney | Mondays 11.30am – 1.00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
| Kerry | Listowel Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 068 21222 | Family Resource Centre, John B Keane Road, Listowel | Wednesdays 11.00am – 12.00pm |
| Kerry | Tralee – La Leche League | Mary 087 6970856 | Contact Mary or LLL Tralee Facebook Page | Contact Mary or LLL Tralee Facebook Page |
| Kerry | Tralee Breastfeeding Support – PHN Led | 066 7195676 | St Brendans Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock St, Tralee | Tuesdays 11.30am – 1.00pm |
| Kerry | Kate Browns, Ardfert | Second Thursday of the Month 11.00am – 12.30pm (Kate Browns) |
Breastfeeding and Peer Support
La Leche League Cork and Kerry
Mother-to-mother support and information
friendsofbreastfeeding.ie
Buddy Support System available for Breastfeeding mothers
Cuidiu Cork
085 140 6321
Facebook: Cuidiu Cork
cuidiucork.net
Cuidiu Kerry
085 770 7714 (Sinead) or 086 163 9243 (Tania)
Facebook: Cuidiu Kerry
www.cuidiu.ie
Private Lactation Consultants – IBCLC
Cork – Fermoy. Mitchelstown, Cork City and Suburbs
Orla Dorgan RGN, IBCLC
www.lactationtalk.com
Social Media @lactationtalkwithorla
Phone 087 403 3352
Kerry and North Cork Area
Anna O’Donoghue – IBCLC
www.BreastfeedingKerry.ie
Facebook and Instagram @breastfeedingkerry
Phone 087 285 1915
West Cork
Ger Cahill IBCLC
www.gercahillibclc.com
Email [email protected]
Phone 087 818 7240
Elke Hasner RM SECM CIMI IPEN CST IBCLC
www.corkhomebirth.ie
Email [email protected]
087 2525 771
East Cork
Caroline Corcoran Midwife IBCLC
www.corkmidwife.ie
089 256 6198
Tongue Tie Specialists
Dr Justin Roche
Consultant Paediatrician
Clonmel,Co Tipperary
085 202 2244
Dr Rachel Quigley GP
Dundanion Medical Centre
Blackrock, Cork
021 435 8031
Parenting Supports
Parentline
National, confidential helpline that offers support to parents
Phone: 1890 927 277
Mon to Thurs: 10am – 9pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Cuidiu Kerry
085 770 7714 (Sinead) or 086 163 9243 (Tania)
Facebook: Cuidiu Kerry
Cuidiu Cork
085 140 6321
Facebook: Cuidiu Cork
Parent and Baby/Toddler Groups
Your local Public Health Nurse has information on parent and baby groups that are active in your area
Tusla Family Resource Centres (FRC)
FRCs provide information, education, support and advice to parents in the local community
Click here to find your nearest FRC in Cork
Click here to find your nearest FRC in Kerry
One Family
Advice for parenting alone, sharing parenting or separation
Aims Ireland
Support for parents who have experienced difficult birth experiences
Feileacain Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland
Support for bereaved parents affected by the death of their baby around the time of birth
085 249 6464
Treoir
Free confidential advice for unmarried parents on legal issues, finance and parenting
1890 252 084
Public Health Nursing Supports
North & East Cork County
Cork City North Lee
Cork City South Lee
West Cork County
Co. Kerry
Womens Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapy Services
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Phone 021 492 0567
University Hospital Kerry
Phone 066 718 4280
Mental Health Services & Supports
Cork University Maternity Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Team
This service is available to women during their pregnancy and up to 6 months after the birth of their baby
(Referral through your GP)
021 423 4335 (Evan O’Mahony)
Cork Post Natal Depression Support Group
CUMH and Mahon Point
Facebook: Pnd Ireland
Twitter: @IrelandPND
021 492 2083 (office) or 083 485 0689 (Helpline)
Kerry Post Natal Depression Support Group
Listowel Family Resource Centre
Facebook: Pnd Ireland
Twitter: @IrelandPND
068 23584
HSE Community Mental Health Services for Cork and Kerry
Accessed through a referral from your GP or South Doc
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
To access a local counsellor or psychotherapist visit
Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
To access a local psychotherapist visit
The Psychological Society of Ireland
To access a local psychologist visit
Nurture Health
085 861 9585
Aware
1800 80 48 48
Women’s Aid
1800 341 900 (24hr)
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Cork – City, North and South Lee
Phone: 021 492 7850
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Cork – North and East
Phone: 022 30210
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Cork – West
Phone: 028 40400 (Carmel Daly)
Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Kerry
Phone: 066 710 4832
Nutrition
Community Dietetics Service Cork and Kerry
This service can be accessed through GP or Public Health Nurse Referral
Online Weaning Workshops
available through the Dublin Area Dietetics Services
Mindfulness
Access free online Mindfulness Sessions here:
Access a local mindfulness teacher here:
