Do you have a baby on the boob? Then you should know that August 1 -7 is National Breastfeeding Week! Check out some of the local events taking place over the next few days, and then bookmark this post for the list of resources.
Events:
RGV’s “Big Latch On”
Saturday, August 6, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
McAllen Public Library
Small businesses and non-profits supporting women’s health, breastfeeding, and natural childcare are teaming up on Saturday, Aug. 6 at McAllen Public Library from 10 am to 1pm to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding for mom, child and family. All this is part of World Breastfeeding Week 2016, an international effort to improve the health of women and children globally.
As part of the Big Latch On, groups of breastfeeding women coming together at registered locations around the world to all latch on their child at a set time. All the breastfeeding women and children are latched on for one minute at the set time and are counted by the witnesses. The numbers are added up and we see if we can beat previous Big Latch On records or maybe even the world record!
Registration for participants will be from 9:45-10:15am
Viva la lactancia! Brownsville “Big Latch On”
Saturday, August 6, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Stork’s Nest Breastfeeding Center
1225 Boca Chica Boulevard
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Inside First UMC
Participation is FREE for all moms, moms-to-be, health professionals
Breastfeeding moms across the globe will join in an effort to break the record of 14,889 children breastfeeding simultaneously to promote the value of breastmilk… YES!
Pumping moms and expecting women are WELCOME!
More information: Magally Ramos 956-561-6455
Resources & Support:
La Leche League of South Texas: Find a meeting close to home!
Texas Breastfeeding Coalition: Know your rights, join support groups, find local milk banks, and more.
Lactation Care Center RGV (McAllen): Offering FREE education, support and assistance!
Breastfeeding Class at Rio Grande Regional Hospital (McAllen) : Classes are held once a month on Saturdays. Call(956) 632-6299 for details or register online.
Stork’s Nest Infant and Family Nutrition (Brownsville): Breastfeeding support, lactation consultants, and supplies.
Blissful Baby (Edinburg): Offering Breastfeeding info series for moms-to-be.
Stories & Advice:
Over the past few years, our team of contributors have shared their personal breastfeeding journeys, along with some amazing advice and delicious recipes for boosting milk supply!
Advice You Don’t Read About in Books: Anastasia breaks it down from what to wear to how to latch.
Lactation Cookies: This recipe is a tried and true hit!
Lactation Brownies: Or maybe brownies are more your thing?
The Breastfeeding 15: It’s ok if the baby weight doesn’t magically disappear. After all, you are feeding a human.
Share any events, advice, or support for breastfeeding moms in the comments below.
