Each year, August first to seventh is designated World Breast Feeding Week to encourage breastfeeding around the world and improve the health of babies.
World Breastfeeding Week was created 25 years ago by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) to promote the health benefits infants receive from being fed breastmilk exclusively for the first six months of life. The observation is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).
Organizations including WHO and the American Academy of Pediatrics have found that in addition to being an optimal source of nutrition, breastfeeding offers babies protection from bacteria and viruses that can lead to potential life threatening diseases. Breastfeeding also benefits mothers; women who choose to breastfeed are less likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer, diabetes and post-partum depression.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center promotes exclusive breastfeeding. Our hospital provides several social and clinical programs created to support pregnant and nursing mothers. Some our programs include breastfeeding education classes and breastfeeding support groups. We now offer a Mother’s Nursing Room on the ground floor of the main hospital lobby. This allows women more privacy to feed their babies or pump milk in a clean and spacious environment
For more information about the services we provide, please visit www.FlushingHospital.org.
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