Did you know August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month!
Follow this topic all month with us. This year’s theme is "Together We Do Great Things!"
Here are the five goals set to achieve during the month.
1. Breastfeeding as the norm for feeding babies and young children
2. Breast milk as the preferred source of nutrition for babies and the best source of overall nutrition
3. Breastfeeding as protection for babies and children against diseases in childhood and throughout life
4. Breastfeeding as the means for parents and children forming a strong emotional bond
5. Breastfeeding as a safe, renewable food source in natural disasters and emergencies
For more resources, please visit https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/national-breastfeeding-month.html