Breastfeeding can reduce infant deaths, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the American Academy of Pediatrics. That's why the Tennessee Department of Health wants you to recognize World Breastfeeding Week, Tuesday through Aug. 7, which raises awareness about the importance of breastfeeding.
"Breast milk is still the best food for your baby's first year of life," said Glenda King, breastfeeding coordinator for the Tennessee Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
"Nearly all women are able to breast-feed when they receive consistent and accurate information and are supported by their health care providers, family and community," King said. "Hospitals, health providers, workplaces and communities can work together to protect breastfeeding by establishing a breastfeeding-friendly environment."
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