The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Provincial Nutrition Committee, supports the celebration of the National Breastfeeding Month this August, pursuant to Republic Act 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.
This year’s global and national theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” recognizes that breastfeeding is not just a health issue but a shared responsibility that demands collective support across sectors, systems, and workplaces.
This month of August, everyone is reminded of the incomparable benefits and importance of breastfeeding in achieving Food and Nutrition Security which was the theme of the recently concluded Nutrition Month last July.
Remember, breastfeeding is the first food system that a child must encounter once born because initiation of breastfeeding must be done within the first hour of life. Breastfeeding, especially during the first 2 years of life, is one of the best buys to ensure food and nutrition security among children to fight against malnutrition and non-communicable diseases.
The breastfeeding Capitol employees and clients are encouraged to utilize the dedicated safe space for them, the Lactation Station, which is located at the 2nd Floor of Casa Real. They may also avail of the services of the trained Breastfeeding Counselors at the PHO for their breastfeeding-related needs and concerns.
In line with the breastfeeding month celebration, in partnership with the Western Visayas Medical Center and Miagao LGU, there will be having a Breastmilk Letting Activity on August 24 at Miagao. This activity will help supply the Human Milk Bank of WVMC which provides lifesaving breastmilk to babies admitted at the neonatal ICU and to promote breastmilk as the best food and nutrition that a baby can receive.
Let us continue to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding at the Capitol to make the Iloilo Capitol as a Breastfeeding-friendly Workplace, and in our respective homes and communities to promote Iloilo as a Breastfeeding-friendly province.
Via Nutrisyon Diary
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