Breastfeeding and Mammary Hypoplasia: Nursing Rosali

By Zintya Cruz, Naucalpan, Estado de México, and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico English Translation by Véronique L. Editor’s note: This year marks the second annual Latina/x Breastfeeding Week (Semana de La Lactancia Latina), which will be celebrated September… Read More

Black Breastfeeding Week: Ta-Sha’s Story

By Ta-Sha W. Editor’s note: Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually August 25-31st. The theme for this year is: Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative and Centering our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice. To learn more about why we need… Read More

Celebrate AANHPI Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding in Public

By Uyen Tran, Half Moon Bay, California Editor’s Note: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week is August 15-21. The 2024 theme is “Bridging the Gaps for AANHPI Families”. The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee’s AANHPI Caucus… Read More

Celebrating Indigenous Milk Medicine: Resilience, Rematriation, & Resistance

Ashley Sayers, Ojibwe. IBCLC, ILC Editor’s note: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is celebrated August 8-14. We hope you enjoy learning more from Ashley S. of the Native Breastfeeding Coalition of California. Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is a crucial… Read More

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2024 and More!

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is recognized each year from August 1-7. This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.” According to the World Breastfeeding Week website, “#WBW2024 will focus on survival, health and wellbeing. It… Read More