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Tell Southwestern Public Health how you are ‘Enabling Breastfeeding’ for a chance to win one of two $250 self care prize packs
Contest for National Breastfeeding Week will award one winner each in Elgin-St. Thomas, and Oxford County.
September 29, 2023
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Southwestern Public Health ‘Enabling Breastfeeding’ Contest This National Breastfeeding Week, share your stories of how you make breastfeeding work for you and your child for a chance to win! Tell us your breastfeeding story for a chance to win one of two $250 self care prize packs, including a $150 spa gift card, and a $100 grocery gift card. Whether you successfully latched, had difficulty, pumped, or any combination – we want to hear from you! Enter online for a chance to win. Eligibility: Open to adults aged 18+ in Oxford County, Elgin County or the City of St. Thomas via contest form submission only. No purchase necessary. Winners will be selected by random draw. One prize will be awarded per county (Elgin-St. Thomas, and Oxford County) for a total of two prizes. View full terms and conditions on our website. |
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National Breastfeeding Week is held the first week of the tenth month of the year in Canada to symbolize the timeline of when a newborn and mother begin their breastfeeding journey after birth. This year’s theme is ‘Enabling Breastfeeding: Working to Make a Difference,’ and focuses on the various ways in which breastfeeding is made possible, specifically for working parents– through direct latch, pumping, or any combination of these. Southwestern Public Health celebrates Breastfeeding Week each year as part of its Healthy Growth and Development program. This program provides supportive services for parents and young children, including no-cost breastfeeding consultations for individuals who may need support. Evidence shows breastfeeding (in any amount and in any format, including expressed milk) is beneficial for both baby and mother, as it can reduce the rate of infection in a child due to antibodies transferred through milk. It can also reduce the risk of cancer for the mother later in life. Visit www.swpublichealth.ca/knowandgrow for more pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting and postpartum support. |
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