New mothers, expecting moms and women who are currently breastfeeding will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at Covenant Medical Center on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

World Breastfeeding Week 2016 reminds us how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our well-being from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share.

Mothers and their children will join Covenant Medical Center experts in Classroom 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to share stories, education and learn from one another. Covenant Medical Center has certified and highly experienced lactation consultants to assist with breastfeeding issues before, during and after delivery.

Did you know?

One teaspoon of breast milk on the first day of life has three million virus & bacteria killers

Women who breastfeed have a lower risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Breastfeeding lowers your baby’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome by about half.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Iowa has experts available to discuss the major evolution of breastfeeding in the last 50 years. Contact Augusta Sires at 319-272-7334 to arrange an interview.