Are you a breastfeeding mom? Well, bravo first of all, because the rest of us breastfeeding moms know it isn’t easy. What with the discomfort that can be associated (in the beginning) with the taboo surrounding it being done in public?! (Hey all! In our opinion, Mother Nature wins.)
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Development and Labour Collective Prevention Services is having its second Breastfeeding Photo Competition! Entry dates are from July 11 to August 12. What you first need to do to enter is send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In the e-mail, please include the following:
- Your name
- Your telephone number
- One image of you breastfeeding your baby
- Description of photo and why you chose to breastfeed
Rules:
- Pictures must not be older than two years
- Pictures must be submitted by mother or partner
- Watermarks are not acceptable
- Pictures submitted after August 12 will be disqualified
- Pictures will be judged
Here’s a little reminder of the many benefits of breastfeeding:
1. A healthier baby: reduced risk of pneumonia, colds and viruses
2. Reduced risk of baby developing chronic conditions (long-term), such as type I diabetes, celiac disease and Crohn's disease
3. Lower risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis for mom
4. Lower SIDS risk (lowered by about half)
5. Fewer problems with weight (less likely for mom and baby to become obese)
6. A calorie incinerator (up to 500 calories a day)
7. Better healing post-delivery – thanks to it releasing oxytocin in your body that causes the uterus to contract (reducing post-delivery blood loss)
8. Decreases baby's risk of some childhood cancers. Mom will have a lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
9. A custom-made supply: Breast milk changes to suit baby’s changes!
10. Better antibody response to vaccines
11. It's cheap!
“The photo competition is being held in connection with World Breastfeeding Week 2016 – A Key to Sustainable Development. Collective Prevention Services is bringing awareness of breastfeeding and encourages other mothers to go through with the breastfeeding process. Some parents find it challenging in the beginning but soon see how rewarding breastfeeding can be and how much closer it brings you and your baby together.
For more information about the competition, visit the Facebook page: Collective Prevention Services. If you would like to get to know more about the theme:
“A Key to Sustainable Development” visit http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/.
Look out for more activities throughout the month of August, e.g., breastfeeding cafes in the community with different stakeholders.
Some info taken from www.fitpregnancy.com
