Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated annually from August 1-7 and highlights the importance of breastfeeding and support for mothers globally. Since 2016, WBW has aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This year's theme, Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All, focuses on ensuring every mother has the resources needed for successful breastfeeding, addressing barriers many face.

The Importance of Breastfeeding Support:

• Health Benefits: Provides essential nutrients and antibodies for infants, and reduces certain health risks for mothers.
• Economic and Environmental Impact: Cost-effective and environmentally friendly, reducing the need for formula and healthcare costs.

Challenges in Breastfeeding:

• Workplace Barriers:  Inadequate maternity leave and lack of breastfeeding facilities at work.
• Cultural and Social Stigmas: Public breastfeeding is stigmatized in some communities.

Bridging the Gap

Efforts from governments, healthcare providers, workplaces, and communities are essential:

• Policy Implementation: Enforce supportive policies like paid maternity leave.
• Healthcare Support: Train providers to offer breastfeeding support.
• Community Programs: Provide peer support and education.
• Awareness Campaigns: Normalize breastfeeding and reduce stigma.

Join the conversation from August 1-7! Support breastfeeding parents and donate to our foundation. Together, we can ensure every family receives the support they need and deserve. 

Click here to donate to our foundation and support families in San Diego county: https://www.sdbfcfoundation.org/donate.html

Tune in to see Chardá Bell & Robin Kaplan, World Breastfeeding Week webinar presented by GOLD Learning on August 7th! 

Register for free here: https://www.goldlearning.com/lecture-library/breastfeeding-strategies-infant-health-equity-detail

Click here to donate to our foundation and support families in San Diego county: https://www.sdbfcfoundation.org/donate.html

Tune in to see Chardá Bell & Robin Kaplan, World Breastfeeding Week webinar presented by GOLD Learning on August 7th! 

Register for free here: https://www.goldlearning.com/lecture-library/breastfeeding-strategies-infant-health-equity-detail