HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-08-05, Page 7Celebrating
grandparents for
Breastfeeding Week
The Huron County Health
Unit is celebrating World
Breastfeeding Week from
Aug 1 to Aug 7
This year the Health Unit
especially recognizes grand-
parents, who can have a
major influence on new
families.
"Grandmothers and
grandfathers are important
sources of support for new
mothers and families," says
Public Health Nurse Ashley
Furtney.
"They can influence moth-
ers' decisions to begin
breastfeeding. They can also
influence how long mothers
continue to breastfeed and
how supported mothers
feel:'
Supportive grandparents
listen, encourage and praise
new families in their breast-
feeding journeys. The Health
Unit asked new mothers
how they have been sup-
ported by parents and in-
laws. Here are some of the
responses:
'Always came and did my
dishes."
"Never questioned my
decision to breastfeed my
son."
"Encouraged me on the
days that were challenging."
"I felt alone, so my
mother-in-law visited with
me while I breastfed."
"My mom never breastfed
herself, but wanted me to
succeed so she came with
me to the Infant Feeding
Clinic."
"Gave me a hug when I
needed it:'
In honour of grandpar-
ents, the Health Unit is run-
ning a contest. Moms and
dads are encouraged to
email breastfeeding@
huroncounty.ca with stories
and photos of how their
parents influenced the early
days of breastfeeding.
Contest runs until
September 28. The winner
will be announced during
Canadian Breastfeeding
Week Oct 1 to 7, visit huron
healthunit.ca for more
information.
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