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08/01/2023

The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2023 is "Let's make breastfeeding and work, work!" This year's campaign focuses on promoting practices that can help support workplace-related breastfeeding in different countries.

The U.S. has made some moves in the right direction over the years, but there is still a long way to go. Tell me about your own experiences with breastfeeding and the workplace!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine's Day, RVA!

02/01/2023

So true...

01/22/2023

Now taking bookings for the spring! Don't miss out on having support lined up for those first several weeks at home with baby!

08/07/2020

As World Breastfeeding Week 2020 comes to a close, I leave you with the reminder that breastfeeding is vital to the lifelong good health and wellbeing of women and children.

WHO and UNICEF recommend:

Early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth.

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.

Continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond, with introduction of nutritionally adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods at 6 months.

08/06/2020

Any crisis presents an opportunity for positive, sustainable change and coordinated involvement of all. taught us that we are all affected and an immediate societal response is required.

contributes positively towards planetary health in several ways – it is sustainable, ecological and good for human health.

What kind of support did you need during COVID19?

08/05/2020

This , we need to focus on the impact of infant feeding on the environment/climate change. Together, we can protect, promote and support breastfeeding for the health of the planet and its people! How will you take action this year?

08/04/2020

The interconnected nature of people and the planet requires that we must find sustainable solutions that benefit both. Sustainable development meets the needs of the current generation without compromising future generations.



is key to all of the . How will you support breastfeeding for a healthier planet?

08/03/2020

All women/parents have the right to be supported by society to breastfeed optimally. Support can come from families, communities, health systems and workplaces.



Breastfeeding counselling is a type of support delivered to women/parents and infants, and when breastfeeding counselling is available/accessible to women/parents, the duration and exclusivity of is increased!

08/02/2020

08/02/2020

What are the links between and planetary health? How can we overcome challenges in creating a sustainable solution for the planet and its people? In what ways can we support breastfeeding women/parents in normal and emergency situations like the ongoing pandemic?

Join the Ask Me Anything ( ) session on August 3 & 4 to get input from experts on breastfeeding and the campaign!

https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/askmeanything-session/