[JPG, 502.82 KB]The Coastal Health District invites breastfeeding moms, their families and friends, and breastfeeding advocates to join in a World Breastfeeding Week celebration on August 5 from 9-11 a.m. in Savannah. This family-friendly event will be held in Forsyth Park and will include a walk for breastfeeding awareness, information on the benefits of breastfeeding, raffle prizes, and free swag bags while supplies last.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week in August every year in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. This year’s theme is “Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work!” because women shouldn’t have to choose between breastfeeding their children and their jobs.
[JPG, 138.20 KB]Employers are encouraged to support breastfeeding employees by providing adequate maternity leave and providing time and space for breastfeeding or expressing and storing breastmilk. Flexible work schedules, on-site childcare, teleworking, and part-time work are also best practices for workplace breastfeeding support.
The Coastal Health District is committed to helping mothers breastfeed their babies because breastfeeding is so important for good health. Breast milk is easy to digest, with just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein for a baby’s growth and development. Breastfed babies usually get sick less often because breast milk contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. For more information about our breastfeeding support services or to register for the World Breastfeeding Week event, visit our breastfeeding webpage.
