Jolin Mahoney, Parkville, said if the topic of breastfeeding received more exposure, children in our society would be healthier.
She said the physical bond between she and her 8-week-old son Isaac is amazing.
"When he cries, my body is urged to get him," Mahoney said. "I think that's due to breastfeeding."
Although the bond between Mahoney and her son is the most natural bond that humans know some see the act as a social taboo and reject the idea that mother's breastfeed in public places.
"It needs more exposure, in books, and health class," Mahoney said. "If people saw it more often, it wouldn't be so shocking."
The Platte County Health Department is recognizing August as breastfeeding awareness month. Both north and south facilities are offering information and samples to the Women Infant and Children Program participants and anyone who needs it.
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