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Baby in care getting ill due to withdrawal of breast milk, mother claims

Summary

A mother has claimed that her baby is becoming ill due to the withdrawal of breast milk after the child was taken into care by the Child and Family Agency. The mother says the baby has rejected formula milk, is vomiting after feeds, and has not met weight markers. She is seeking a High Court order to allow breastfeeding to resume for the baby's health. The court heard that the mother had tested negative for opiates and that the prescribed medication was safe for breastfeeding. The judge described the application as unusual and noted that the case would require further affidavits before a decision could be made. The mother expressed concern over the lack of response from the CFA and the impact on the baby's wellbeing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Baby in care getting ill due to withdrawal of breast milk, mother claims. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2025-12-11 Publication

Why: by Paul Neilan A mother has claimed that her baby boy is becoming ill because she has been prevented from breastfeeding the newborn after he was taken into care by the Child and Family Agency. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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