DOH-Lee to host Breastfeeding Event

Breastfeeding families to attend the second annual World Breastfeeding Week Social this Wednesday

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County invites breastfeeding families to attend the second annual World Breastfeeding Week Social on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in the conference roomat the DOH-Lee Pondella Clinic, 83 Pondella Road in North Fort Myers.

Learn about breastfeeding, what families can do to support a breastfeeding mother, and what community partners do to support breastfeeding families in Lee County, Florida. The event will feature breastfeeding and health education, activities for kids, door prize drawings, and more.

Registration is not required.

“Breastmilk is a fundamental source of nourishment and helps create a powerful bond between mother and child. Breastmilk contains antibodies, enzymes, and essential nutrients, and supports a baby's physical development. Breastmilk also protects a baby's immune system and helps fight against infections and diseases, officials said.

About the Florida Department of Health

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For more information about the Florida Department of Health, visit FloridaHealth.gov.