As part of the World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, the Baixo Alentejo Local Health Unit (ULSBA) organized the session titled “Conversations about Breastfeeding” on October 9th. The event was aimed at both health professionals and the general community.
The initiative featured pediatrician Graça Gonçalves and nurse Ana Lúcia Torgal. Both addressed essential topics for the promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding, including the issue of unnecessary supplementation and the importance of continuing breastfeeding beyond the baby's first two months of life.
Throughout the morning, the meeting served as a space for sharing knowledge and reflecting on breastfeeding practices. The goal was to reinforce the importance of correct information and adequate support for families throughout this process.
By organizing this initiative, ULSBA reiterates its commitment to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding. The health unit thus encourages the active involvement of health professionals and the community in creating a favorable environment for breastfeeding.
