The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 2, Season 4 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding, begins on Sunday and runs all next week.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares the importance of breastfeeding for infants, their mothers and the community at large.  For more information, visit: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Families - Division of Maternal and Child Health La Leche League