STARTING LIFE OUT RIGHT! Saturday, January 21; 9:30-11:30 a.m.This class explains the significant health benefits of breastfeeding for babies, mothers and society. How to overcome breastfeeding barriers and find resources and support are also covered.
Childcare will be provided. Please make a reservation: 847-981-9111 ext. 131. If you need childcare, indicate the number of children when calling.
Presenters are from Promotoras de Salud, community-based peer counselors trained by Northwest Community Healthcare. "The initiative is in response to the nation’s growing obesity epidemic, with statistics showing that breastfed babies are 30 percent less likely to become overweight. The prevention strategy is funded by a Communities Putting Prevention to Work federal grant to encourage mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life."
