August 1 – 7: 2010 World Breastfeeding Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 03, 2010

August 1 – 7: 2010 World Breastfeeding Week

The 2010 World Breastfeeding Week reminds us that to fit breastfeeding into their lives, mothers need support — beginning with the earliest days after their babies are born.

Washington County's Department of Health and Human Services WIC Program wants to remind breastfeeding mothers about its twice monthly Breastfeeding Circles that mothers can drop in on to learn more about breastfeeding and to help them with particular problems that they may be encountering. A certified lactation consultant participates in the meetings.

During the meetings, mothers can discuss issues such as infant growth and development, establishing a good milk supply, dealing with fussy babies, infant sleep and feeding patterns, and how to use a breast pump. Nursing mothers are welcome to come once or drop in as often as they like. All mothers are welcome and they do not need to be enrolled in the WIC program to attend. Fathers and family member are also welcome.

There are circles conducted in both English and Spanish languages.

The Breastfeeding Circles are held in Hillsboro and Beaverton on this schedule:

Hillsboro: Hillsboro WIC Clinic (155 N First Ave.)

English Breastfeeding Circle: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:00 to noon

Spanish Breastfeeding Circle: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30

Beaverton: Beaverton Resource Center (12500 SW Allen Blvd.)

English Breastfeeding Circle: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00 to noon

Spanish Breastfeeding Circle: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30

Coordinator, Jan Apland-Curtis, may be reached at 503-846-8610 for further information about the circles.

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