Upcoming EventsNyack, N.Y. July 27, 2023 – Montefiore Nyack Hospital, in collaboration with the Rockland County Lactation Coalition partners, is recognizing World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2023) with a “Live, Love, Latch! Celebration” event on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event will be a Bring Your Own Basket Picnic at Congers Memorial Park located at 6 Gilchrest Road in Congers, N.Y. This annual event provides an opportunity to educate family, friends, healthcare providers, and other community members about how they can support breastfeeding and emphasizes the value of the support network behind those who are nursing. All are welcome including partners/spouses and caregivers.
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) raises awareness about breastfeeding. WBW 2023 will focus on strengthening the capacity to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding across various levels of society. For more information, visit Live, Love, Latch! BYOBasket Picnic | Montefiore Nyack or email the La Leche League of Clarkstown at ClarkstownLLL@gmail.com to register. R.S.V.P. requested by July 28, 2023.
The mission of the Rockland County Lactation Coalition is to improve the health of mothers and babies in Rockland County by empowering families through a cohesive system of support and advocacy from the community, workplaces, childcare, and medical practices to create better breastfeeding outcomes. The Coalition maintains health equity at the forefront of all its efforts and strives to eliminate racial, ethnic, and community disparities.
The updated policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months after birth. Furthermore, the AAP supports continued breastfeeding, along with appropriate complementary foods introduced at about six months, as long as mutually desired by mother and child for two years or beyond.” Breastmilk/human milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies that boost an infant's immune system, protecting them from childhood illnesses. Babies not receiving breastmilk/human milk are more likely to develop common childhood illnesses like ear infections, diarrhea, and chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, asthma, and childhood obesity.
