Friday, August 04, 2006

Manteca moms advocate better baby health via breastfeeding (Manteca Bulletin Online)

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Manteca moms advocate better baby health via breastfeeding


According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 million infants die each year because they are not breastfed.

This startling statistic is why the international non-profit, non-sectarian organization, La Leche League and groups like it have been formed around the world.
La Leche League is a group that offers, “mother to mother support, encouragement and information to women who want to breastfeed their babies”.

The first week of August is National Breastfeeding Month and the Manteca chapter of La Leche League as well as Kaiser Permanente of Manteca are celebrating with events that are open to the public.



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