2021 August Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Welcome to August Breastfeeding Awareness Month! This is such an important time for breastfeeding supporters to highlight their successes throughout the year, and continue to advocate for necessary systemic changes to make breastfeeding possible and supported for Michigan families. MIBFN’s goal this year is to amplify local efforts around the state and continue to advocate for systemic support for breastfeeding. Please see below for breastfeeding awareness events throughout the month, and email hello@mibreastfeeding.org to share your local efforts.
August Breastfeeding Awareness 2021:
- World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7): Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility
- Native Breastfeeding Week (August 8-14): Nourishing Our Futures
- Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week (August 15-21): Reclaiming Our Traditions
- Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31)
- National Breastfeeding Month (all month long): Every Step of the Way
Governor’s Proclamation:
- Coming soon!
Events in Michigan:
- Coming soon!