National Breastfeeding Month

July 2026
A red and yellow flyer depicting the national breastfeeding month 2026 logo of a mother nursing her baby. The text on the header reads: "August is National Breastfeeding Month! The 2026 Theme is RISE: Resilience, Interdpendence, Self-Determination, & Empowerment."

Breastfeed Durham’s National Breastfeeding Month Kickoff

August is National Breastfeeding Month! The 2026 theme is RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment. All month long we celebrate and support breastfeeding families across Durham, including the affinity weeks that honor the diverse communities within the breastfeeding movement. Learn more about National Breastfeeding Month and this year’s theme at the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee — link […]
30 Jul
All Day
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Boobs, Banter & Booze

A gathering in anticipation of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month — a space for people who serve lactating families in Orange County and the wider Triangle area to connect and get to know one another so we can better serve our community. Complimentary appetizers provided. Co-hosted by Breastfeed Durham and Breastfeed Orange at […]
30 Jul
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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August 2026

World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7) is coordinated globally by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. The 2026 campaign highlights breastfeeding’s role in nutrition, food security, and poverty reduction. Learn more and find ways to participate at the link below.
01 - 07 Aug
All Day
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Uplifting Black & Brown Lactation Success (UBBLS) Conference

Hosted by Piedmont Area Health Education Center (Piedmont AHEC), Uplifting Black and Brown Lactation Success (UBBLS) Conference seeks to examine complex challenges and deepen connections among North Carolina’s Black and Brown maternal health workforce by identifying and dismantling structural barriers to entry and retention. A two-day conference in Greensboro. Register at the link below.
06 - 07 Aug
All Day
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Una Día a La Vez: Círculo de Apoyo Comunitario

¡Únese a este círculo de Apoyo Comunitario para Familias Latinas esperando bebé o con bebés! Hablaremos sobre la lactancia materna y la maternidad. Tendremos PAÑALES GRATIS, meriendas, información y más. Lugar: Trailer Santa Clara al lado de la Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 Regístrase aquí: https://forms.gle/kHAoTGPZgeHypJTj6
07 Aug
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción
810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
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2026 indigenous milk medicine - National Breastfeeding month

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (August 8–14) is organized by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective to celebrate Indigenous lactation as a vital aspect of continuity, communal care, and living cultural practice. The 2026 theme is “We Keep the Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine.” Explore their virtual programming and learn more at the link below.
08 - 14 Aug
All Day
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Breastfeed Durham Community Outreach

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and we are celebrating by hitting the streets to connect with our community and local businesses! We are hosting three community outreach events across Durham, and we want YOU to join us as we celebrate and support breastfeeding families. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or looking to get more involved, […]
13 Aug
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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NACCHO Webinar: Five Years of the Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint

Join NACCHO for an informative webinar showcasing five years of progress on the Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint. The session highlights strategies to build equitable, population-based breastfeeding systems and strengthen care coordination across healthcare and community settings, and explores how more than 45 counties and communities have applied Blueprint recommendations for measurable systems […]
19 Aug
All Day
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