Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Moms encouraged to breast-feed babies

Hospitals in the Twin Counties are encouraging mothers to breast-feed as part of a weeklong awareness campaign, officials said.

The World Alliance for Breast-feeding Action has declared Aug. 1 through Aug. 7 as World Breast-feeding Week. During this week, all mothers who give birth at Heritage Hospital will receive a free breast-feeding kit, said Janet Bridgers, lactation consultant with Heritage Hospital.

"The kits are only for people who breast-feed their babies exclusively," Bridgers said.

The breast-feeding kits include a breast pump, breast-feeding pads and an instructional video.



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