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Last Updated: September 3, 2024 by Yael Breimer

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

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Posted: August 27, 2024 by Yael Breimer

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

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Last Updated: August 20, 2024 by Yael Breimer

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

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Last Updated: August 16, 2024 by Yael Breimer

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

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Posted: August 6, 2024 by Yael Breimer

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

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Last Updated: July 23, 2024 by Yael Breimer

2024 Live, Love, Latch!® Coming Soon

By: Clementé L. Editor’s Note: Live, Love, Latch!® is a National Breastfeeding Month celebration created by La Leche League USA to highlight community support for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding. Local events will be hosted by LLL… Read More

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Posted: June 25, 2024 by Yael Breimer

Raising Happy Nursing Travelers

By Leslie S. Editor’s Note: It’s the season for travel! Whether you’re going around the world or around the block, Leslie shares helpful hints for leaving home with a nursling. Travel can be daunting, even for adults. Adding… Read More

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Posted: September 5, 2023 by Yael Breimer

Celebrating Latina/x Breastfeeding Week (Semana de La Lactancia Latina): Chuchú

Delta Viera, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. English translation by Véronique Lesoinne Editor’s Note: This year marks the first annual Latina/x Breastfeeding Week (Semana de La Lactancia Latina), which is celebrated Sept. 5-11, 2023. According to the Latina/x Breastfeeding Week Facebook… Read More

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Posted: August 22, 2023 by Yael Breimer

Shanice’s Story: Addressing My Mental Health Improved My Breastfeeding Journey

Shanice Linnen, South Carolina Editor’s Note: Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated August 25-31, 2023. This year’s theme is BBW 2023: We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities. For more information about this week and planned events, go to… Read More

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Last Updated: August 18, 2023 by Yael Breimer

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

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