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Ionia County Health Department highlights National Breastfeeding Month
Sentinel Staff
IONIA The Ionia County Health Department is using August to emphasize the importance of breastfeeding.
The ICHD stated in a press release National Breastfeeding Month highlights breastfeeding, the health risks associated with not breastfeeding and ways to help promote and support successful breastfeeding.
There is evidence that breastfeeding provides short and long-term maternal health benefits, according to the ICHD. It can also benefit the economy and community.
Ways to support breastfeeding, according to the ICHD, include advocating for paid maternity leave and adequate pumping time while at work and school; and bolstering baby friendly hospitals.
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LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting the public to comment on the Michigan Breastfeeding Plan.
The first ever Breastfeeding Plan was released in 2017. MDHHS remains committed to collaboration and wants to assure public feedback is received regarding the next iteration of the Michigan Breastfeeding Plan.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for about six months, with continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods for at least one year. According to 2018 Michigan Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data, 86.9% of mothers reported ever breastfeeding their infants (initiation), while only 58% reported breastfeeding their infants at three months (duration) of age. The importance of breastfeeding initiation and duration continues to be important health information that needs to be elevated.