The Catskill Chronicle

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY (July 12, 2014) – This year’s annual Sullivan County Breastfeeding Walk is being held in conjunction with the National Night Out event in South Fallsburg on August 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Brian Ingber Park in South Fallsburg.

Moms, dads, babies, children, grandparents, service providers, aunts, uncles and cousin – anyone who supports breastfeeding is encouraged to meet together at 5:30 p.m. at the breastfeeding tent, which will be next to the playground.

National Night out features many free children’s activities and the Coalition is thrilled to be partnering with the event. 

The Sullivan County Breastfeeding Coalition has grown out of collaborative efforts between various nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, county government programs and breastfeeding mothers.

Babies who are breastfed have a lower incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ear infections, diarrhea, certain types of childhood cancers, diabetes and obesity. Mothers who breastfeed also have a lower incidence of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, and obesity. The debate is over about how important breastfeeding is to maternal and child health. 

To learn more about the efforts of the Coalition, contact WIC Program Coordinator Amanda Langseder at 845-513-2240 or Amanda.langseder@co.sullivan.ny.us.