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This Week's Quote

A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three.

 

~Grantly Dick-Read

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For the Press

The item to cover is NOT the blitz itself. The item to cover is the goals surrounding World Breastfeeding Week (and the theme of "Breastfeeding and Work: Let's Make It Work!"), breastfeeding laws, and breastfeeding facts (including importance to mother and child).

Please consider publishing stories that include the following positive information:

1. Breastfeeding laws exist to protect women and their children. For a full state-by-state database, click here: http://www.ncsl.org/research/…/breastfeeding-state-laws.aspx

2. Breastfeeding is a public health imperative. References with position statements and information about the importance of breastfeeding to mom and baby: http://kellymom.com/pregnancy/bf-prep/bf-benefits/

3. World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2015.http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org This year's theme is "Breastfeeding and Work: Let's Make It Work!" Action folder:http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/pdf/wbw2015-af-eng.pdf

Please post positive stories on social media including the hashtag ‪#‎PositiveBreastfeeding‬. This hashtag is actively followed by participants in the World Breastfeeding Week Positive Media Blitz.

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