News from Cambridge Health Alliance
July 21, 2010
Cambridge Health Alliance Celebrates World Breastfeeding
Week with Free Family Event on August 6th
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, Cambridge
Health Alliance (CHA) will host a free family event on Friday, August
6, from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at CHA's Cambridge Hospital campus. The
annual event honors mothers and babies, offering information and
support to breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
The theme of this year's event is "Breastfeeding - Just 10
Steps: The Baby Friendly Way." The 10 Steps are used by hospitals
worldwide to promote optimal breastfeeding. The Cambridge Birth
Center, one of CHA's many women's health services, was recently
accredited as "Baby-Friendly," making it the second facility
in Massachusetts to receive the designation.
Various community organizations that help breastfeeding moms and
families will be on hand to answer questions. The event will also
include refreshments and door prizes and is co-sponsored by the
Cambridge-Somerville WIC Program.
Date: Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Cambridge Health Alliance's Cambridge Hospital campus
3rd Floor Atrium
1493 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost: Free
Contact: Elaine Mazgelis at Cambridge Health Alliance,
(617) 665-3750
Health organizations worldwide agree that breastfeeding is the
normal method of infant feeding, except in cases of certain diseases
and medications. Breast milk offers numerous immunological and psychological
benefits which cannot be offered through manufactured infant formula,
such as optimal nutrition and brain development, protection against
diarrhea, and reduced risk of diabetes. For mothers, breastfeeding
helps reduce risk of certain cancers and helps with infant bonding.
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