Women and Infants center celebrates breastfeeding week

During National Breastfeeding Month, the Women and Infants Center at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese reminds new and expectant mothers about the importance of breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated at the hospital August 1-7. Each breastfeeding mom who delivered during this time period received a gift basket of breastfeeding-related items. Shown left to right are Brenda Lappe, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); Morgan and Zachary Clark, parents of Nova Clark; and Jill Witte, RN.