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🌍 World Breastfeeding Week 2026 | Day 1

Breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is the highest internationally recognised qualification in lactation and breastfeeding care. Whether you’re pregnant, struggling with pain, worried about milk supply, navigating reflux, returning to work, or simply looking for reassurance, an IBCLC can provide skilled, evidence-based support tailored to you and your baby.

Every feeding journey is unique, and every family deserves compassionate, expert care.

This World Breastfeeding Week, let’s celebrate the professionals, peer supporters, healthcare teams, and families who work together to help breastfeeding thrive.

💬 What do you wish you’d known before you started breastfeeding? Share below—we might help another parent today.

Breast milk is the ideal first food — safe, clean & rich in antibodies that help protect against illness.

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends starting within the first hour of birth and continuing for at least two years.

Support from partners, families, healthcare providers, employers and policymakers is essential to help mothers breastfeed — at home, at work and in public spaces.

More during World Breastfeeding Week: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 - 7!

This year’s theme "Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works” invites us to bring our energy into creating and supporting lasting change for breastfeeding outcomes.

Together, we can be part of supporting proven interventions such as counselling, education, clinical support, awareness campaigns, legislation, paid maternity leave, and more!