August Proclaimed Breastfeeding Promotion Month In Vermont For
Immediate Release: Friday August 1, 2003 Media Contact: Corbett
Sionainn Vermont Department of Health This month offers a
valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of
breastfeeding. Health care professionals agree that
breastfeeding improves the health of both baby and mother. It
provides a natural defense against many illnesses for babies and
lowers the risks some cancers for their mothers. Breast milk is
a complete form of nutrition for infants, enhancing their growth
and development. It has just the right amount of fat, sugar,
water, and protein that is needed for a baby’s growth and
development. Breast milk contains antibodies to help protect
infants from bacteria and viruses and to help them fight off
infection and disease “Breastfeeding a child is an important and
natural act of nurture that enhances maternal, child, and family
health”, said Deputy Commissioner of Health, Sharon Moffatt. “It
is one of the most basic and cost