HOLLIDAYSBURG – This week is World Breast-feeding Week and the Pennsylvania Mid-State Lactation Coalition is donating books about breast-feeding to local libraries.

PA-MILC is comprised of lactation consultants, physicians and nurses dedicated to supporting and promoting breast-feeding.

This week’s theme, “Breast-feeding, Education for Life,” was chosen by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action in an effort to raise awareness about the significance of breast-feeding for child development and to integrate knowledge that supports breast-feeding into educational settings.

Research studies have shown that breast-feeding increases IQ, reduces childhood illnesses and helps children in developing learning readiness.

The two books donated to the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library represent selections for both children and adult readers. The children’s selection, “We Like to Nurse” by Chia Martin and illustrated by Shukyo Lin Rainey, presents pictures that show breast-feeding is an important part of life for many different kinds of animals, and for humans too. Short, simple sentences make it an appropriate book for toddlers and very young children.

“The Complete Book of Breast-feeding, Third Edition” by Dr. Marvin S. Eiger and Sally Wendkos-Olds was added to adult circulation. Published in 1999, it is the most current book available on the subject at the Hollidaysburg library.

A team of book reviewers including Debbie Young, librarian; Bette Baronner, adult services; and Barbara Bundy, children’s services approved the books for curculation.

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