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Lactation Celebration: Your Guide to Events & Themes for National Breastfeeding Month 2024

Lactation Celebration: Your Guide to Events & Themes for National Breastfeeding Month 2024

Get ready to embrace the power of connection and uplifting one another as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month – a two-month journey dedicated to honoring the incredible bond between parents and infants. From August to September, we'll delve into the rich history, diverse themes, and exciting events that make this observance a true celebration of lactation.
by Healthy Horizons on July 17, 2024
What is National Breastfeeding Month? The History, 2023 Themes, and Events

What is National Breastfeeding Month? The History, 2023 Themes, and Events

National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in August every year, and is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance and benefits of chest/breastfeeding for both infants and parents. Organizations in the lactation space provide families with support, resources, and information, encouraging them to make informed choices, and overcome barriers they may experience. 

by Healthy Horizons on July 16, 2023
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Lactation Resources Page

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Lactation Resources Page

Resources for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Chest/Breastfeeding  While...
by Healthy Horizons on June 21, 2023

GET A BOOST! LEARN MORE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING HERBS

Popular Herbs for Increasing Milk Supply We have many parents...
by Healthy Horizons on February 27, 2023
Finding The Right Maternity or Chest/Breastfeeding Bra

Finding The Right Maternity or Chest/Breastfeeding Bra

Shopping for a bra is not a favorite pastime. It’s...
by Healthy Horizons on December 20, 2022
Breastfeeding Reduces The Risk of Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding Reduces The Risk of Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month As such, we wanted...
by Healthy Horizons on October 26, 2022
When Should I Stop Chest or Breastfeeding?

When Should I Stop Chest or Breastfeeding?

Should I Extend Chest or Breastfeeding Beyond The First Year?...
by Healthy Horizons on July 15, 2022
COVID and Breastfeeding Resources

COVID and Breastfeeding Resources

Our Top COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Resources for You Throughout the...
by Healthy Horizons on April 18, 2022
Healthy Horizons Tongue Tie Resources and Doctors

Healthy Horizons Tongue Tie Resources and Doctors

We've all heard the phrase "being tongue-tied" When we stumble...
by Healthy Horizons on January 23, 2022
What are Nipple Shields and Do I Need Them?

What are Nipple Shields and Do I Need Them?

What are nipple shields and can they help me breastfeed?  Find out in this article by Sheila Janakos, IBCLC and Healthy Horizons CEO.

by Healthy Horizons on September 15, 2021
Mom breastfeeding baby, breastmilk supply

How to Increase Breastmilk Supply

by Healthy Horizons on July 13, 2021
Mom with young child doing mommy-and-me yoga

Mommy and Me Yoga Tips

New parents will learn about mommy-and-me yoga with video techniques, and how to incorporate your newborn into your yoga lifestyle for improved wellbeing and connection.
by Healthy Horizons on April 10, 2021
COVID-19 and Breastfeeding - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

COVID-19 and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding in a Pandemic We get it, the thought of...
by Healthy Horizons on January 15, 2021
Nursing & Nature: Tinctures, Teas, and Treats - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Nursing & Nature: Tinctures, Teas, and Treats

Healthy Horizons and Herb Lore hosted a virtual class on...
by Healthy Horizons on September 29, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion in Breastfeeding - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Diversity and Inclusion in Breastfeeding

To show our commitment to diversity and inclusion Healthy Horizons...
by Healthy Horizons on September 12, 2020
Best Products for Summer Breastfeeding - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Best Products for Summer Breastfeeding

Summer is officially here, and so is the summer heat....
by Healthy Horizons on July 01, 2020
Celebrating Dads as Caregivers - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Celebrating Dads as Caregivers

For dads in breastfeeding families, Father’s Day marks a special...
by Healthy Horizons on June 17, 2020
Mom Moments: Bridge Your Way Back to the Workplace - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Mom Moments: Bridge Your Way Back to the Workplace

As Mother’s Day approaches, many new moms and moms-to-be already...
by Healthy Horizons on May 07, 2020
COVID-19 Alarm over Baby Charm - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

COVID-19 Alarm over Baby Charm

Social media was abuzz recently over photos of babies during...
by Healthy Horizons on April 25, 2020
Banking on the Milk of Human Kindness - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Banking on the Milk of Human Kindness

Prized as the ideal form of infant nutrition, breast milk...
by Healthy Horizons on April 11, 2020
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