world
breastfeeding
week 2024
Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All
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 third consecutive year.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Aligned with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) objectives, their campaign aims to:
- Inform people about the importance of breastfeeding.
- Anchor breastfeeding support as a vital part of maternal and child health.
- Engage with individuals and organizations for greater impact.
- Galvanize action on breastfeeding support and promotion.
A series of enriching activities and informative sessions have been organized across multiple locations and are in collaboration with different organizations, including Empower Wellness, Corpus Christi Birth Center, South Texas Pelvic Health, Kennedy Dental Care and Iglesia Bautista Southside, where a session will be held in Spanish. These events are designed to benefit expecting and nursing mothers, fathers, partners, friends, family members, and the entire community. They are also inviting providers of maternal and pediatric health services to participate and share their expertise.
#WBW2024 will focus on survival, health, and wellbeing. It will showcase the need to improve breastfeeding support to reduce inequalities that exist in our society, with a special focus on breastfeeding in times of emergencies and crises. The theme is aligned with thematic area 2 of the WBW-SDG 2030 campaign.
Topics and Presentations include:
- Breastfeeding Benefits
- Inequalities in Breastfeeding
- Family Involvement
- Breastfeeding a Premature Baby
- Returning to Work and Breastfeeding
- How Birth Impacts Breastfeeding Initiation
- Nutrition
- Black Maternal Health Disparities
- Mental Health
- Massage and Chiropractic Care
- Oral Function
- How Doulas Support Breastfeeding
- And many other valuable topics
Going Back to Work, Now What!? with Elizabeth Santos Pagan, IBCLCWed, Aug 07Empower Wellness
Will a Doula Help Me to Breastfeed? with Brooke Wilson, CBC, CLC, Student MidwifeWed, Aug 07Empower Wellness
Nutrition to Support Breastfeeding with Sean Sutherland, NutritionistWed, Aug 07Empower Wellness
Breastfeeding Support for Military Families with Cheryl Mills, RN, IBCLCWed, Aug 07Empower Wellness
La Leche League of CC Virtual Meeting - Attitudes and Expectations of NighttimeTue, Aug 06To request info, message 361-239-3323
How Birth Interventions Impact Breastfeeding Initiation - For Expecting Moms and FamiliesTue, Aug 06Corpus Christi Birth Center Prenatal Ofc- Oral Ties and Breastfeeding - Education for Pediatric ProvidersMon, Aug 05Kennedy Dental Care
Breastfeeding and Pelvic Floor Health with Haydee MEdrano, OTR, MOT, CBSMon, Aug 05South Texas Pelvic Health
Breastfeeding Support at the Hospital with Cecilia Hill Delaney, IBCLCMon, Aug 05South Texas Pelvic Health- Breastfeeding Support from WIC - Driscoll with Cecilia Hill Delaney, IBCLCMon, Aug 05South Texas Pelvic Health
How Oral Restrictions Impact Breastfeeding with Dr. Heather Gonzalez. DDSMon, Aug 05South Texas Pelvic Health
Myths of Motherhood with Jacklyn Rodriguez, LPCMon, Aug 05South Texas Pelvic Health
Awareness Parade with The Moms in Motion ProjectSun, Aug 04La Palmera Mall - Food Court Fish Tank- Conservatory: Black Maternal Health Disparities - Experts and Community Workers PanelSat, Aug 03Empower Wellness
- Support Group with Martha Carballeira, IBCLC, RLCSat, Aug 03Empower Wellness
Nervous System and Breastfeeding for Mothers with Dr. Kristin Knowlton, DC, CACCPSat, Aug 03Empower Wellness
