World Breastfeeding Week 2007 - Richmond Celebrates
14 September 2007
Richmond Families to gather at Richmond City Hall
For Breastfeeding Celebration
Sept 29, 10:30am-1200 noon
This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week is “Breastfeeding: the 1st Hour and Beyond”. World Health Organization and UNICEF emphasize the importance of skin to skin contact and early initiation of breastfeeding after birth so babies receive colostrum-the valuable first milk rich in immunities. Mothers benefit by having earlier milk production. Early success helps improve the longevity of breastfeeding by improving milk supply, reducing problems and preventing unnecessary supplementation with breast milk substitutes (i.e. formula).
Many studies show that exclusive breastfeeding has long term health benefits for mothers and children including lower rates of allergies, infections, obesity and diabetes. The impact of breastfeeding in health care is huge.
To recognize mothers for their effort to breastfeed their babies, the Richmond Health Dept is hosting a celebration. The event will be held:
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Location: Richmond City Hall
(the corner of No.3 Road and Granville Ave)
located at 6911 No. 3 Road
At 11:00 am, mothers will breastfeed and be counted in the province-wide initiative.
There will be door prizes, refreshments, fun for siblings and a gift for every breastfeeding Mom.
Contact the Richmond Health Dept for further information:
Kathy Hydamaka: 233-3121
or
Beth Kitts 233-3178.
