Breastfeeding Mothers: Come Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!

Perth County – World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated across Canada from October 1 to 7, 2013.

Mothers in Perth County who are breastfeeding, along with their families, are invited to celebrate during the Breastfeeding Buddies programs in Stratford and North Perth. The celebrations will include discussion about this year’s theme, “Skin to Skin,” as well as refreshments.

Breastfeeding Buddies are drop-in groups that meet monthly so breastfeeding mothers can find support and encouragement on their breastfeeding journeys. Breastfeeding Buddies also has an online presence in the form of a Facebook page hosted by local parent, Tanya Chambers. To join the online group, go to www.facebook.com and search “Breastfeeding Buddies Perth County” and “Like” the page.

“Research shows that mothers are more successful at breastfeeding and do it for longer when they have better access to local supports and information,” says Amanda Kerr Lange, Public Health Nurse. “These drop-in programs and the online support group are tools that help moms to successfully breastfeed.”

World Breastfeeding Week Event Details

North Perth – Breastfeeding Buddies
Wednesday, September 25, 10-11am
Listowel Outpatient Building, Lower Level
255 Elizabeth Street E, Listowel

Stratford – Breastfeeding Buddies
Thursday, October 3, 1-2 pm
Stratford Early Years Centre
35 Waterloo St. N.

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