The Coastal Health District Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has planned World Breastfeeding Week celebrations throughout the month of August that will include public walks, prize giveaways, and information on the benefits of breastfeeding. All of the events are free and family friendly.
Scheduled Events
Chatham County
9 a.m., Saturday, August 1
Forsyth Park Farmer’s Market, Savannah
Liberty County
5 p.m., Thursday, August 6
Hinesville Farmers Market, Bradwell Park on Commerce St., Hinesville
Glynn County
4 p.m., Friday, August 7
First Friday (Newcastle and Gloucester Streets), Brunswick
*All of the above events are free and there is no cost to register.
To register for any of the events and receive a t-shirt, go to www.coastalhealthdistrict.org/bf.
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 and Work: Let’s Make It Work!” and the goal is to draw attention to the importance of supporting women in combining breastfeeding and work.
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. Breastmilk 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 breastmilk contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections.
For more information, contact Monica Lightfoot at Monica.Lightfoot@dph.ga.gov.
