Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. San Juan County Health and Community Services joins health organizations worldwide to promote awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding for infants, mothers, community, and society. Breastfed babies have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and constipation. Breastfeeding promotes mother, infant, and family bonding and may reduce the risk of childhood obesity.  San Juan County has the highest rate in Washington State of women initiating breastfeeding at birth, a statistic to be proud of.

The county’s Women, Infants and Children Nutritional Program offers breastfeeding education and support services. For info, call 378-4474.