Breast Express raises awareness for breastfeeding June 7-9

Press release from Aeroflow Healthcare:

 

The Breast Express, a colorful 40-foot bus traveling the country, is stopping in Asheville from June 7-9 to raise awareness and support for breastfeeding. Asheville’s Aeroflow Healthcare is a major partner, and its own mission aligns directly with that of the Breast Express.

June 7 features a panel discussion of local experts from 5-7 p.m. at Highland Brewing on workplace breastfeeding and pumping, with attendees able to ask questions. Moderators and panelists include:
Georganna Cogburn, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Melissa Henry, Sistas Caring 4 Sistas
Jennifer Jordan, Aeroflow Healthcare
Christine Robinson, Doulas of Asheville
Joni Lisenbee, Mission Hospital

The June 8 main event from 10 a.m.-2p.m. in Pack Square features milk “mocktails,” a nursing and pumping suite, lactation experts, and information on qualifying for breast pumps at no cost through insurance.

 

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