August 1-7,2007
I had a great time at the World Breastfeeding Week fair here in Tucson today. Great information, live music, door prizes, food, boob cookies, lots of beautiful women and babies.
Breastfeeding: The 1st Hour – Welcome Baby Softly
* Save a million lives by breastfeeding. American Academy of pediatrics states that postnatal infant mortality decreased by 21% in breastfed infants.
* 3.6 million dollars could be saved annually (for the health care system alone) if we met the following goals(Healthy People 2010): 75% women initiate breastfeeding, 50% breastfeed to 6 months, 25% breastfeed to 12 months.
* It is better for the mommy, baby and the environment.
* Most women have made the decision on whether or not to breastfeed by the time they are pregnant, but they do this based on: inaccurate information, fears of pain, misconception that formula is equal to breastmilk.
* Fomula companies make at least $2billion annually.
* It’s important, beautiful and amazing.
What a Lovely photos about babys.
Kind Regards,
Sonnja
i think nursing is making a comeback! i just got my friend’s son a little onesie that says,”i’m a boob man”
So great! i am all for it, as a public health practitioner.
I am 6 mos pregnant (a month from my 42nd birthday I will be a first time mom!). I am trying to educate myself as much as possible so I can have a successful experience for both myself and my new daughter. I look forward to bonding and nourishing my child this way. I will visit the links you have provided, thanks in advance for the info!
Carolyn
Beautiful photos!
Beautiful photos! You inspired me to post about World Breastfeeding Week, too.
By the way, I love your blog, thanks for sharing your work and ideas. I found it a while back through IF.
Alexis
I breastfed both my babies. I cannot imagine having to go through the rigamarole of preparing bottles, warming milk, cleaning, using plastic (!!!) sleeves for milk. Luckily, being Canadian, the government allowed a generous maternity leave so that my babies never had to use a bottle — straight from boob to sippy cup. Nothing is more convenient, loving, relaxing or special than breastfeeding.
beautiful!!!
I too breastfed both my
boys…a wonderful experience!
This photo collage is so lovely, thanks for sharing it! I am proud to say that I am currently nursing my 3rd baby. Even though when I’m done I have two deflated balloons, I would do it again and again in a heartbeat!
Beautiful pictures, brings back very fond memories.
Great pic for one of the best things in the world!
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Hi,
I was searching the internet for a suitable image to use as an illustration on a title page of a student binder for a course I teach at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, Canada. I came across the collage on your Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2007″page. I wonder if I may have permission to copy this collage for the purpose stated above. I would be happy to include a credit. Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Sandra Yates
Coordinator, Breastfeeding Course for Health Care Providers
Douglas College