Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Georgia

2007

Governor Sonny Perdue hosted a group of mothers and babies at the Capitol to inspire citizens to learn more about the health benefits of breastfeeding and to promote employer support for breastfeeding mothers in the workforce. Lactation consultants and representatives of federal, state, and local programs that promote and support breastfeeding were also on hand as Governor Perdue proclaimed May as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Georgia.

“Breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and the child,” said Governor Perdue. “Breastfeeding promotes bonding between moms and infants, creating a strong foundation for nurturing family relationships, and provides an excellent nutritional start for babies.”

The Atlanta Breastfeeding Friendly Business Community Awards

were presented after the Governor signed the proclamation.

Award categories:

· Breastfeeding Friendly Business

· Breastfeeding Friendly Employer

· Breastfeeding Community Advocate

Congratulations to 2007 Breastfeeding Friendly Business Award Recipients

Cumberland Mall- 100 Cumberland Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Parisian at Northlake -4820 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA

Stonecrest Mall-2829 Turner Hill Road, Lithonia, GA

Congratulations to the 2007 Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award Recipient

The Weather Channel, 300 Interstate North, Atlanta, GA

Congratulations to the 2007 Breastfeeding Advocate Recipient

Carol Srymanske

In addition to her certificate she received a sculpture of mother and baby.

We are proud of the following Breastfeeding Community Advocate Nominees

Beadie Cambardella, RN, LCCE,IBCLC - Northside Hospital

Elena Hamilton - Peer Counselor - North Dekalb Health Center

Carol Srymanske, LD, CLC - North Georgia Health District

For more information about nominations for the annual awards see the

Atlanta Breastfeeding Friendly Business and Community Awards website.