‘It takes a village’: World Breastfeeding Week aims to highlight importance, need for support

The first week of August marks the 25th anniversary celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. Eirene Heidelberger spoke with Chicago Tribune reporter and said that despite medical and social pressures to breastfeed, new moms should remember that “fed is best.”

“We are here to support and educate mommy,” she said. “The benefits (of breastfeeding) are amazing to mom and baby, but it’s your choice.” Read the full article here.

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