UCHD offers reasources for breastfeeding

Editor’s note: The following information was supplied by the Union County Health Department.

— August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and those at the local health department are reminding moms in the area of the resources available to them.

Breastfeeding has many known health benefits for the mother and baby and is widely accepted as an effective strategy to promote positive health outcomes for both, according to information from the Union County Health Department.

Research suggests that breastfeeding is a key factor in reducing the risk of disease for both mothers and infants, including respiratory illness, ear infections, allergies and some cancers.

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