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Celebrate Breastfeeding Week in the East Kootenay
We are gearing up for another exciting breastfeeding week here in Canada from September 30 – October 6.
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. Whatever breastfeeding looks like for you. We warmly welcome you!
Here is the information:
Cranbrook – Kimberley
Saturday, September 30 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon at the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market – Rotary Park by the playground Official “latch-on” at 11 a.m., goodie bags for the first 50 families, baby-wearing fashion show, door prizes galore thanks to amazing businesses.
Invermere
Saturday, September 30 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon *NEW* Public Library – Official “latch-on” at 11 a.m., goodie bags and amazing door prizes thanks to local businesses. For more
Elk Valley
Friday, September 29
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. at Fernie Heritage Library. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Music and story time will be happening to keep the toddlers happy. **Note: Date of event is on Friday.
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. Moms can ask questions, gather information and support other moms along their journey.
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.
For more information contact Daleen Bybee, a local Lactation Consultant with Over the Rainbow Family Services at 250-426-0299 or overtherainbowfamily.com
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