Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
August 15th - 21st
https://www.facebook.com/APIBTF
Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week's mission is to decrease inequities and normalize breast/chestfeeding in Los Angeles County’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities by improving breast/chestfeeding education and support practices. @APIBTF
Go to APIBTF's Facebook page to participate in events!
National Breastfeeding Month Week 3 Chapter Events
August 18
10 am - 11 am
Milk & Cookies Support Group
E3 Children's Museum & Science Center,
Farmington
August 18
11:30am - 2 pm
Shining Mountain Health & Wellness Awareness Walk &
Community Baby Shower
Sun Ute Community Center,
Ignacio CO
August 20
10am to 12pm
Las Cruces Chapter unveiling of their mural event
Why is Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week Important?
While breastfeeding is traditionally a common practice in most of the Asian countries, Asian American women have shown to introduce foods other than mother’s milk to their infants earlier than any other ethnic group, according to study. API Breastfeeding Task Force recognizes the unique cultural and education needs of AANHPI parents, and seek to reclaim the tradition of breastfeeding.
- Asian & Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force Facebook page