The Coastal Health District Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will hold a walk to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 6 at Forsyth Park in Savannah. The event is free and there is no cost to register but those who register will receive a free t-shirt. Register HERE.
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 “Breastfeeding: A key to sustainable development.” According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, this year’s theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our well-being from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share.
The key to best breastfeeding practices is continued day-to-day support for breastfeeding mothers within their home and community. 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, contact Monica.Lightfoot@dph.ga.gov.
