Conversations about Breastfeeding Support in AANHPI Languages

By Uyen T. In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week this year, New Beginnings is featuring stories from three individuals who support lactating families in an AANHPI language (or more than one!). We… Read More

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month 2025

World Breastfeeding Week is recognized each year from August 1-7 and kicks off National Breastfeeding Month in the US. This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week is Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems. According to their website (linked… Read More

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This week, New Beginnings would like to highlight some resources, stories, and recipes that celebrate and showcase breastfeeding and human milk feeding in AANHPI communities. The Asian… 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

Celebrate AANHPI Week: Asian Postpartum Food Traditions

Uyen Tran, Half Moon Bay, California Editor’s Note: Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week is August 15-21. The 2023 theme is Telling Our Stories, Elevating Our Voices! The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee’s AANHPI Caucus will… Read More

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week 2022: “Telling Our Own Stories. Elevating Our Voices.”

Editor’s Note: New Beginnings spoke with Wendy Fung about Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week 2022. Wendy is a registered dietitian and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has been with PHFE… Read More