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County recognizes National Breastfeeding Awareness Month; WIC reports higher-than-average exclusive-breastfeeding rate
Summary
Supervisor Gonzales presented a proclamation recognizing August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month; Irma Valencia (Madera County Breastfeeding Coalition) announced a Sept. 12 community walk and Sarah Rodriguez (WIC) said Madera's exclusive-breastfeeding quarterly rate is 32%, about 6 percentage points above the statewide average.
Supervisor Gonzales presented a proclamation recognizing August 2026 as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and invited coalition leaders to the podium. Irma Valencia, chair of the Madera County Breastfeeding Coalition, described the coalition's mission to support families through education, advocacy and community partnerships and announced a second annual breastfeeding walk on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Town and Country Park in Madera.
Sarah Rodriguez, a registered nutritionist and breastfeeding coordinator with the Madera County Department of Public Health WIC program, said WIC staff provide education, loaner pumps and other services. She reported that Madera County's exclusive-breastfeeding quarterly rate is 32%, about 6 percentage points higher than the statewide average, and thanked the board for the recognition.
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