World Breastfeeding

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 8, 2007) – The campaign "Sabay-Sabay, Sumuso sa Nanay" marks its 2nd year in the town of Maitum, Sarangani with 120 mothers at barangay Poblacion simultaneously breastfeeding their babies at the town's Maternity Waiting Home on Wednesday (August 8). Other barangays also held a breastfeeding activity simultaneously. Maitum has been implementing its breastfeeding program for 14 years. Mothers were hesitant before because breastfeeding limits their activity but they begin to realize the benefits of breastfeeding. Mayor Elsie Perrett told mothers breastfeeding develops deeper love between mother and child and maximizes bonding. The breastfeeding was part of the Synchronized Breastfeeding Worldwide Wednesday (August 8) as Filipinos joined other countries in this record attempt on breastfeeding in multiple sites at the same time to cap the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. (Photo by MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)