GWP County Breastfeeding Coalition meets quarterly; currently facilitated by Tina Moen, Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Coordinator. There was discussion during the meetings that it would be nice to have a lactation space at the county fair, increasing access for breastfeeding. Working with SHIP to fund the project, the coalition brainstormed about how to maximize the use of the tent. We are proud to inform you that the tent is available for check out.
Do you have an upcoming community event and need a place for breastfeeding? Contact Wabasha County Public Health to check out our tent made available with SHIP support. Call 651-565-5200 or email.
Why Breastfeed?
It's Good for Babies, Good for Moms
Breastfeeding is healthy for babies
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies.
Breast milk is easy to digest.
Breastfed babies are healthier and have fewer infections and illnesses.
Breastfeeding helps your baby's eyes and brain develop.
Breastfeeding is good for moms
Breastfeeding helps moms lose weight and get back into shape.
Breastfeeding has health benefits like lowering the risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer and osteoporosis.
Breastfeeding is great for mother-baby bonding.
Moms and babies enjoy breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding helps families
Breastfeeding saves money (no formula or bottle costs, fewer doctor bills and medication costs).
Breastfeeding saves time. No messy bottles to fix at night, so everyone sleeps better.
Breastfed babies are easy to take on trips. Just grab the diapers and go!
Read more on Minnesota Department of Health’s breastfeeding web page and the Why Breastfed? page.
SHIP is a state-based program that works at the local level to support healthier communities by expanding opportunities for active living, healthy eating, wellbeing and tobacco-free living, thereby helping to reduce the leading causes of chronic disease and death.
For information on what it means to partner with Wabasha County SHIP please email Tina Moen or call her at 651-565-5200.
