FLORENCE -- The first week in August every year is celebrated around the world as World Breastfeeding Week.
Breastfeeding is considered the "gold standard" among medical professionals and researchers. The benefits of breastfeeding not only immediately affect each baby in the most critical hours after birth, but also stay with the child through the rest of their life. In addition, breastfeeding offers moms many rewards as well.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in more than 120 countries and is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action.
McLeod is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week in a variety of ways.
A breastfeeding class taught by a McLeod Lactation Consultant will be taught Monday, Aug. 3, from 6- 8 p.m. in the McLeod Medical Plaza.
A special meeting of the Night for Expectant Women, a support group for women during pregnancy, will be held to educate women early in their pregnancies about the benefits of breastfeeding on Aug. 6, 6 p.m. at the McLeod Resource Center.
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