PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Health will celebrate 25 years of World Breastfeeding Week with a picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The picnic will be at Chetzemoka Park, 900 Jackson St. Current and former breastfeeding moms, babies, families, and friends are invited.
Those interested are asked to bring a lunch to celebrate and support those who breastfeed and the nutritious benefits of doing so.
The theme for the week is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together.”
World Breastfeeding Week is from Tuesday through Aug. 7.
Recognized by the World Health Organization, Jefferson Healthcare has achieved the award of being a Baby Friendly Hospital.
This year Jefferson County Public Health has received the gold level Breastfeeding Friendly Washington Clinics.
Breastfeeding Friendly Washington Clinics is based on the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding,” developed by the World Health Organization, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Ten Steps to Support Parent’s Choice to Breastfeed Their Baby.”
Jefferson County Public Health hosts a breastfeeding tea support group for pregnant and breastfeeding women from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Kathy Luch facilitates the group and is a licensed International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Midwife. Breast pumps are available to WIC clients who are breastfeeding. Call 360-385-9432 to make an appointment.
For more information about the picnic, call 360-385-9400.
