The Olson Center for Women’s Health will be marking World Breastfeeding Week with a series of events at UNMC during the week of Aug. 1.
“The Olson Center care team seeks to support our pregnant patients from the decision to breastfeed all the way through establishing a successful breastfeeding experience,” said Sonja Kinney, M.D., medical director of the center.
“We make sure all of our pregnant patients understand the benefits of breastfeeding to the mother and baby. We encourage all of our patients to review our educational brochures and attend in-person classes to be better prepared for breastfeeding. After our new mothers deliver, we have nursing staff and lactation counselors that give specialized hands-on education at the bedside. We are very excited to be participating in the upcoming Breastfeeding Exhibit Fair.”
Free events include:
Monday, Aug. 1: Breastfeeding Supplies & Support Exhibit Fair
9 a.m.-1 p.m., UNMC Durham Oupatient Center West Atrium
Exhibits will feature breastfeeding support, supplies, bras and fittings, massage, support groups, baby weigh-ins, talk to a nurse and lactation consultant, preparing for baby, pumping and going back to work, etc.
Aug. 1-5: Jewelry Fair.
9 a.m.-4 p.m., UNMC Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Everything is $5.99. Shop and support breastfeeding on campus! Proceeds go toward campus breast pumps.
Aug. 1-5: Breastfeeding Education Table at the Olson Center, fourth floor of the Durham Outpatient Center.
For more information on these events, please call 402-559-6345.
For more information on World Breastfeeding Week, click here.