World Breastfeeding Week~A Vital Emergency Response

World Breastfeeding week is here. The theme "Breastfeeding is a vital emergency response". I think it might be hard for some of us to think of the importance of breastfeeding in a emergency situation. We live in the comfort of the USA where help is usually not far in an emergency situation but in third world countries, breastfeeding saves lives. Breastfeeding saved a life ( or should I say two) in my home...this story tomorrow.

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[Graham]

I attended a breastfeeding workshop put on by a hospital, and was reminded (to my surprise) that breastfeeding is important in an emergency domestically, as well as internationally. When hurricanes rip through the South, the supply of clean water is often disrupted - and so the health of formula-fed children is at risk. Breastfeeding is good for children in so many unnoticed ways!

[Sierra]

I remember a Mom talking about being on the plane that Pilot "Sully" landed in the Hudson. She said that she didn't know what was going to happen so she just started nursing her baby so that they would both be calm and feel that bond, "for maybe one last time". Amazing! Heart wrenching.