Nominate a Breastfeeding Friendly Place in Oakland County

The Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition is seeking nominations for its 2nd Annual Breastfeeding-Friendly Place Award in collaboration with the Oakland County Health Division Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Awards will honor Oakland County pediatrician offices, employers, and businesses that are taking extra steps to support breastfeeding mothers.

Complete an online nomination form. Award nomination entries are due Friday, May 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Nominate a Breastfeeding Friendly Place

Nominate a Breastfeeding Friendly Place

“Businesses, employers, and pediatrician offices that support breastfeeding mothers are helping to develop healthy children,” said Kathy Forzley, Health Division manager/health officer. “Breast milk is a natural first food and contains all the nutrients that newborns and infants need.”

Breastmilk helps keep babies healthy by:

  • Supplying all the necessary nutrients in the proper proportions
  • Protecting against diseases, infections, allergies and obesity
  • Being easily digested – no constipation, diarrhea or upset stomach

Mothers who breastfeed have a reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes and certain cancers such as breast cancer, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. They may find it easier to return to their pre-pregnancy weight. Plus, breastfeeding strengthens the bond between mother and child. Mothers who are able to pump while at work and continue to breastfeed their infants miss fewer days of work on average than those who are formula feeding.

The coalition will announce award winners during National Breastfeeding Month in August.

“These awards give nominees the opportunity to offer breastfeeding-friendly spaces and helps create a Baby-Friendly community,” said Jennifer Day, chairperson of the Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition.

Visit www.oakgov.com/health for more information

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