Let’s Make it Work – Breaking the Breastfeeding Stigma

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breastfeedingThe first week of August marks a very important week of recognition for mothers in America. August first through the seventh is World Breastfeeding Week. The Indiana State Department of Health lists breastfeeding as not only healthy to the infant but mentions the benefits for the mother as well. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work.” All around the world, advocates for families are calling for action to support women in being able to combine breastfeeding and work.

Even locally, people are doing their part to promote awareness. Pulaski Memorial Hospital and the Heartland Breastfeeding Coalition are teaming-up and asking the community to join them in celebrating the week on Wednesday, August 5 from 10 am until noon (EST). Join both organizations at a reception with goodies and and door prizes being held in the Medical Office Building at the back of Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Continue reading →

This Week is World Breastfeeding Week

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This week is World Breastfeeding Week, highlighting the need for breastfeeding peer counseling. Studies show that there is a sharp decline in breastfeeding rates and practices, particularly exclusive breastfeeding, in the weeks and months after delivery, and this week’s objective is to emphasize the need for a community support system for mothers to sustain breastfeeding.

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