Onvida Health hosts Strong Start event for mothers and families
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Onvida Health welcomed mothers and families for a special event Saturday, focusing on support and education.
The Strong Start event took place at 10:30 a.m. at the Yuma Main Library, and offered new and expecting mothers access to expert lactation consultants, personalized one-on-one guidance, and a range of resources aimed at making breastfeeding a more positive and empowering experience.
Attendees also had the chance to connect with local services, enjoy giveaways, and receive ongoing support as they navigate their breastfeeding journey.
"It is a super hard journey to go on as beautiful as it is, it has its challenges too...Our goal is really just to break the stigma and really promote breastfeeding. We're here to support for the entire journey prenatally, postnatally, whether you have a two-year-old or a brand new NICU baby," said Tiffany Herzog, an IBCLC registered nurse at Onvida Health.
For new mothers, Onvida Health says they offer a free 24/7 text line that connects you to the Lactation Team at (928) 390-3666.
The event lasted until 2:30 p.m.
