August is the international healthcare community’s month to advocate  breastfeeding as a favored means of insuring infant (and their mothers’) health.  The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NETPHD) will join in this initiative.  This month’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) statewide theme is Every Ounce Counts: Supporting Moms Beyond the First Weeks.

Although Texas is ahead of the Healthy People 2010 goal of 75% breastfeeding initiation rate, the state has not achieved the objectives of 40% exclusively breastfeeding at three months, 17% exclusively breastfeeding at six months, 50% any breastfeeding at six months, or 25% breastfeeding at 12 months.  To accomplish these aims a major drive is needed to support breastfeeding women in their quest for these levels.

As their babies grow older breastfeeding mothers are faced with changing needs.  Assisting moms in overcoming these challenges will boost breastfeeding durations in Texas.  Compassionate support from friends and family members cheap online cialis is a great help.  NETPHD’s WIC Director Tecora Smith points out the Buy Viagra Online significant advantages of breastfeeding.

“Health professionals will agree–breastfeeding is the healthiest choice for babies,” she said.  “Breast milk costs absolutely nothing, decreases chances of breast cancer, fights against obesity, and creates an amazing bond between mother and baby.”

Those wishing to attend the NETPHD’s celebration of World Breastfeeding Month should come to the Salvation Army location at 633 North Broadway in Tyler from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. August 21.  For more information please call (903) 535-0030 or visit www.healthyeasttx.org.