LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – It’s one of the most natural things a mother can do, yet it is still considered taboo by some. According to the World Health Organization, breastmilk is the ideal food for infants — safe, clean, and containing antibodies that help protect against many common childhood illnesses.
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and officials with the local Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program are encouraging mothers to have a strong support system in place.
“This year, we are aiming on helping people identify their support system so that they know if they have a question, if they've got a problem, if they need something, who are they going to call?” said Lori Nester, breastfeeding coordinator for the Allen County WIC program. “And that can include family and friends, knowing who to call at your doctor’s office, at the hospital, the WIC office — wherever you might need to make that call.”
The WIC office has moved back into the Allen County Health Department at 219 E. Market St. For more information, call 419-224-8200.
