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MI HR0320

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares August 2016 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes health benefits of breastfeeding for infants including reduced rates of infections, higher survival rates, and protection against necrotizing enterocolitis, diarrhea, meningitis, and respiratory infections
  • Acknowledges maternal health benefits from breastfeeding including reduced risk of breast cancer, osteoporosis, and other cancers
  • Encourages employers in both public and private sectors to accommodate breastfeeding mothers and recognizes breastfeeding as an important act of nurture supporting maternal and child health

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare August 2016 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Breast Feeding Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

6/9/2016

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