world
breastfeeding
week 2025
prioritize breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is held annually from August 1-August 7th. It was started in 1992 and is an initiative which promotes the many benefits of breastfeeding for babies as well as mothers. WBW is celebrated in 120 countries and is supported by the WHO, UNICEF, many local health related authorities and organizations. This year's theme is: "Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all".
Our local WBW host and breastfeeding authority is Materna Prenatal and Lactation Services and their mission is “Empowering Through Education: Providing comprehensive breastfeeding support to every member of our community". They are excited to host this global event for the fourth consecutive year.
This World Breastfeeding Week, the spotlight is back on the environment and climate change. The campaign underscores the importance of prioritising breastfeeding by building robust and sustainable support systems. A supportive environment for breastfeeding not only benefits families but also significantly reduces the environmental impact associated with artificial feeding. WBW2025 aims to connect actors across all levels involved in breastfeeding support to create resilient and sustainable support systems. WABA will also highlight the World Health Assembly (WHA) 2025 Nutrition Targets.
Topics and Presentations include:
- Prenatal Preparation for Breastfeeding Success
- Empowered Return: Pumping with Confidence at Work
- Drops of Healing: The Therapeutic Power of Breastmilk for NICU Infants
- Supporting Cesarean Healing While Breastfeeding
- The Power of Peer Support
- Dad, Partner, and Family Roles in Breastfeeding
- Nutrition that Supports Breastfeeding and Recovery
- Pain is Not Normal: Integrative Care That Improves Lactation
Pain is Not Normal: Integrative Care That Improves LactationThu, Aug 07Coastal Bend Family Chiropractic- First, Let Me Hold My Baby: Science & Risks Behind Skin to Skin SeparationThu, Aug 07Coastal Bend Family Chiropractic
Improving Sleep for Breastfeeding Mom & BabyThu, Aug 07Coastal Bend Family Chiropractic
Prioritize Breastfeeding Support for Families with MultiplesThu, Aug 07Coastal Bend Family Chiropractic
Weaning with Love: Ending with Respect, Connection & Support - Support GroupThu, Aug 07Coastal Bend Family Chiropractic
Nutrition that Supports Breastfeeding and RecoveryWed, Aug 06Empower Wellness
Infant Massage: Connection and ComfortWed, Aug 06Empower Wellness
Creating a BABY FRIENDLY Coastal BendWed, Aug 06Empower Wellness- Supplementing without SabotagingWed, Aug 06Empower Wellness
Aligned for Success: Breastfeeding & Chiropractic CareWed, Aug 06Empower Wellness
La Leche League of CC Virtual Meeting - Benefits of Human MilkTue, Aug 05facebook.com/lalecheleaguecc- Disparities in Breastfeeding Support for Black, Hispanic, & Women of Color - Panel of ExpertsTue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium
Perinatal Mental Health and BreastfeedingTue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium
Breastfeeding After Sexual Trauma: A Survivor's StoryTue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium- Breastfeeding After Birth TraumaTue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium
Dad, Partner, and Family Roles in BreastfeedingTue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium
Milk for Sale: Is Formula Marketing Undermining Breastfeeding?Tue, Aug 05Corpus Christi Medical Center - Atrium
Myths of MotherhoodMon, Aug 04Bell Whittington Public Library