World Breastfeeding Week/National Breastfeeding Month is in August, which is coming up soon. We also want to celebrate and recognize all the work you are doing in our July and August newsletters in celebration of breastfeeding month. We will be hosting some free photography events in September (promoting them in August, but holding the events when it’s cooler), and supporting local organizations with their events! If you’re having any events, or know of any breastfeeding events in August, please let us know so we can help and support you. Send Breastfeed Durham <durham@breastfeedingcommunities.org> any updates by July 15. Looking for ways to celebrate? We have included some ideas below. Remember you don’t have to do all the work, you can also uplift and promote the work of others in your community.
- The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee announced the theme for 2021, Every Step of the Way.
- Week 1: World Breastfeeding Week
- Theme: Protect Breastfeeding: A shared Responsibility
- Week 2: Native Breastfeeding Week
- Theme: Nourishing Our Futures
- Week 3: Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Week
- Theme: Reclaiming our Traditions
- Week 4: Black Breastfeeding Week
- Theme: TBD
World Breastfeeding Week/National Breastfeeding Month Ideas
- The Big Latch On August 6th, 7th, and 8th of 2021 (Virtual)
- Networking Event for Providers. (E.g., record the event and share with parents via social media, with the purpose of increasing and continuing breastfeeding.)
- Live, Love, Latch |La Leche League USA month-long national event
- Collaborate with your State Breastfeeding Coalition
- Event for LGBTQ+ Families
- Collaborate and link with the US Breastfeeding Committee:
- For Native Breastfeeding Week
- For Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific islander Week
- For Black Breastfeeding Week
- Reach out to WIC to collaborate on offering family support
- Utilize health department resources
- More texting with parents
- More Spanish-speaking events