Breastfeeding Challenge 2007 This Saturday: Boobs Are Magical

Regardless of whatever Bill Maher might think, pediatricians, parenting experts, and a little organization called the Department of Health and Human Services recommend 12 months or more of breastfeeding. Austin has long been an area where breastfeeding and Attachment Parenting practices are supported. It's no surprise we have the breastfeeding moms and lactivists to prove it.

Central Texas Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition and Mother's Milk Bank at Austin are hosting Austin's second year of the Breastfeeding Challenge this Saturday at the Austin Farmers' Market at 4th and Guadalupe [map]. This event is part of the International Quintessence Challenge, and last year Austin was the largest participating US site, with 55 mothers and 56 babies nursing. The goal this year is to top that number and set the record for the most mothers and babies breastfeeding at one time. Nursing pairs and other breastfeeding supporters are encouraged to participate either in the event itself or with registration and other volunteer opportunities.

Mamas register at the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies booth near the corner of 4th and Guadalupe by 10:30am. The Breastfeeding Challenge will start exactly at 11:00am. For more information, see the Central Texas HMHB Coalition website or contact Julie Stagg.

Photo by timtom.ch on Flickr