By PF Staff
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Waukegan, IL. -The Lake County Health Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) invites pregnant women, parents, and families to a “Family Fun Day” held on Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to noon outside the Belvidere Medical Building (2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan). In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, the event will feature participation in the “Big Latch On,” where breastfeeding moms come together across the world to latch their babies at the same time with the support of their partners and family.
During the event, families can play games and win prizes, learn about breastfeeding, WIC and other local resources, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in scheduled activities:
9:30 a.m. Exercise Class
10:30 a.m. ‘Big Latch On’
11:00 a.m. Healthy Cooking Demonstration
“We want Lake County moms to know that breastfeeding is a natural and healthy choice for you and your baby,” said Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director. “Our aim for this event is for parents to leave empowered to choose breastfeeding so their children have a healthy start to their lives.”
Counselors available
The Lake County Health Department’s WIC program has four Breastfeeding Peer Counselors available at five locations throughout the county, including Waukegan, North Chicago, Zion, Round Lake Beach, and Highland Park.


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