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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
Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week 2024 - Theme: Policy to Practice: Making Lactation Support a Reality

Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week 2024 - Theme: Policy to Practice: Making Lactation Support a Reality

Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week, a dedicated week celebrated along with National Breastfeeding Month, with a special focus on the journey from legal requirements (policy) to creating a supportive environment (practice). This themed week serves as an invaluable resource for leaders, parents, and businesses, providing essential information, resources, and best practices to promote a lactation-friendly work environment. Observed annually from September 1st to September 7th.
by Healthy Horizons on June 27, 2024
Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week 2023 - Theme: Preparing for the PUMP Act!

Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week 2023 - Theme: Preparing for the PUMP Act!

Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week, a dedicated week celebrated in conjunction with National Breastfeeding Month, with a special focus on working and pumping. The 2023 theme is "Preparing for the PUMP Act." This themed week serves as an invaluable resource for leaders, parents, and businesses, providing essential information, resources, and best practices to promote a lactation-friendly work environment.
by Healthy Horizons on August 08, 2023
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
Chestfeeding: An Inclusive Approach to Infant Feeding

Chestfeeding: An Inclusive Approach to Infant Feeding

For many people, the act of feeding a newborn baby from the chest or breast is a natural and intimate experience that strengthens the bond between parent and child. However, not all individuals who breastfeed identify as women. For those who may identify as non-binary, transgender, or gender-nonconforming, the language and cultural norms surrounding breastfeeding can feel exclusive and alienating.
by Healthy Horizons on June 27, 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
Layoffs and Lactation: Why Supporting New Mothers is Good for Business

Layoffs and Lactation: Why Supporting New Mothers is Good for Business

Layoffs are a reality for many industries, and unfortunately, they...
by Healthy Horizons on March 30, 2023
Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with Healthy Horizons

Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with Healthy Horizons

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!  This month Healthy Horizons...
by Healthy Horizons on September 16, 2022
Black Breastfeeding Week: 10 Years, A New Foundation - Recap & Resources

Black Breastfeeding Week: 10 Years, A New Foundation - Recap & Resources

The final week of National Breastfeeding Month is celebrating Black...
by Healthy Horizons on August 30, 2022
AANHPI Recap and Resources From National Breastfeeding Month 2022

AANHPI Recap and Resources From National Breastfeeding Month 2022

The third week of National Breastfeeding Month is celebrating Asian...
by Healthy Horizons on August 26, 2022
How are Women Doing Right Now in the Middle of a Pandemic?

How are Women Doing Right Now in the Middle of a Pandemic?

How are women doing right now in the middle of...
by Healthy Horizons on October 27, 2021
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
Your Guide to National Breastfeeding Month 2020! - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Your Guide to National Breastfeeding Month 2020!

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Healthy Horizons, The United States...
by Healthy Horizons on July 30, 2020
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