breastfeeding
Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill requiring places of employment to have special areas for breastfeeding or breast pumping. Submitted by Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou,...
Series of events to promote health benefits of breastfeeding
The Cyprus breastfeeding association has organised a number of events for October which is recognised as Cyprus’ established Breastfeeding Month. This year’s slogan, ‘Empowring...
Hundreds of women take part in breastfeeding event
A total of 260 women breastfed 266 babies on Saturday at the 12th annual breastfeeding event held in all districts, including the north. The annual event...
Event this weekend to highlight benefits of breastfeeding
By Evie Andreou Mothers with young children are invited to participate in the annual breastfeeding event taking place in all districts on Saturday, including the...
Cypriot woman selling her breast milk online
A 24-year-old Cypriot woman is earning thousands of euros by selling her breast milk to men online who want to build their muscles, it was...
Preventing breast feeding in public could become an offence
Preventing a mother from breastfeeding in public may become a criminal offence, according to a bill discussed during the House labour committee on Tuesday. Three...
Breastfeeding mother refused service at government office
The breastfeeding association has filed a complaint against a labour ministry employee for inappropriate behaviour after she allegedly refused to serve a mother who had...
Proposals seek to protect breastfeeding mothers
MPs have drafted two legislative proposals aiming at affording greater protection to mothers who breastfeed. The first bill will extend the period during which a...
‘Public breastfeeding should not be considered taboo’
Public breastfeeding should not be considered a taboo subject and Cyprus needs to change its mentality surrounding it, Akel MP Skevi Koukouma said on Tuesday....
More than half of newborns not breastfed in first hour raising health risks: UNICEF
More than half of newborn babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at heightened risk of disease and death, the United...