Lawrence is the first community in Kansas to receive the Community Supporting Breastfeeding designation from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. The designation recognizes communities that provide breastfeeding support across multiple sectors including businesses, employers, hospitals, child care providers and peer support.
The Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County, which formed during the past year, applied for the designation. Agencies involved in the coalition are the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, La Leche League of Lawrence, Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists, Lawrence Pediatrics, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, and Pregnancy Care Center.
The Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County will celebrate the designation and recognize key businesses and partners during World Breastfeeding Week. The event will be 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 1 at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. There will be refreshments and activities.