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Breastfeeding challenges planned in East Kootenay
We are gearing up for another great breastfeeding week here in Canada from October 1 – 7.
We have three breastfeeding challenges planned around the East Kootenay. These events are coordinated by Interior Health representatives and Breastfeeding Mamas! facilitators in conjunction with Over The Rainbow Family Services. Here is the information:
Cranbrook / Kimberley
Saturday, October 1
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Cranbrook Farmer’s Market — Rotary Park, Cranbrook
Official “latch-on” at 11 a.m., goodie bags for the first 75 families, baby-wearing fashion show, door prizes galore thanks to amazing businesses.
Invermere
Saturday, October 1
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Invermere Public Library
Official “latch-on” at 11 a.m., goodie bags and amazing door prizes thanks to local businesses.
Elk Valley
Friday, September 30
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Fernie Heritage Library
Refreshments and snacks will be served and story time will be happening to keep the toddlers happy.
Breastfeeding rates across Canada continue to be alarming low. Families need support along their breastfeeding journey. Celebrating Breastfeeding Week is a great way to kick-off breastfeeding support around the region for a new year.
Other forms of support that are available for breastfeeding families include: East Kootenay Midwives, Sweet Pea Midwifery, Public Health Nurses, Over The Rainbow Family Services (private Lactation Consultant) and Breastfeeding Mamas! peer support group.
Breastfeeding Mamas! (East Kootenay) currently holds meetings in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood and Invermere each month and has a vibrant, online network that moms can access 24/7 on Facebook. They can ask questions, gather information and support other moms along their journey.
Families can find Breastfeeding Mamas! on Facebook.
As we celebrate breastfeeding week this year we celebrate the options families have in the East Kootenay for breastfeeding support. We celebrate that we live in an areas where breastfeeding is not only supported but accepted and encouraged.
Lead image from Breastfeeding Mamas! (East Kootenays)Elk Valley Breastfeeding Challenge 2016 Facebook page.
Submitted by Daleen Bybee, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Birth Doula, Over the Rainbow Family Services (Birthing, Breastfeeding and Bonding)
