August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week  #WBW2021

This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week is Preotect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. 

In keeping with that theme, WABA has published a resource for cultivating a warm chain of support comprising members of the community from all members of the community.

Sunday, August 1

WABA 48-Hour AMA Session Day 1 – Post your questions on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week Facebook page.
Find more information on the expert panel here.

Monday, August 2

WABA 48-Hour AMA Session Day 2 – Post your questions on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week Facebook page.
Find more information on the expert panel here.

Tuesday, August 3

Building Better Breastfeeding Programs – a webinar with the Global Breastfeeding Collective
Registration and more information here.

Wednesday, August 4

Building Better Breastfeeding Programs – a webinar with the Global Breastfeeding Collective
Registration and more information here.

Thursday, August 5

Not Just Mom’s Job: USAID Invests in Breastfeeding Around the World [Virtual Event] – Join USAID to celebrate collaborative efforts to promote and protect breastfeeding throughout communities, health systems, and emergency settings around the world.

Friday, August 6

WABA AMA Answer Session – Read experts’ answers on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week Facebook page.

August 8-14: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week

Theme: Nourishing Our Futures
See the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective Facebook page for more information.
Each morning, the collective hosts a SSunrise Honor Prayer via FB Live.

Sunday, August 8

Yoga Movements with Chest/Breastfeeders featuring Pearl Walker-Swaney – 4PM CT via ZOOM

Inclusive Language in the Lactation Space featuring Mari Posa Villaluna – 6PM CT via FB Live

Monday, August 9

Extended Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support Circle – 12PM CT via ZOOM

Physical Therapy Moves for Parents & Caregivers featuring Tennell Gilmore – 1PM CT via ZOOM

Tuesday, August 10

Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin: Breastfeeding Q&A 11AM CT via FB Live

Plant Medicine for Lactation 4PM CT via FB Live

Wednesday, August 11

2nd Annual Virtual Big Latch On Event – Please post your favorite nursing picture and/or share your breastfeeding story via Facebook or Instagram with the tag #StrongResilientLatched. All Indigenous Milk Medicine experiences are encouraged to share: breast/chestfeeders, exclusive pumpers, partner and/or family perspectives, milk-sharing journeys, extended lactation stories, tandem-nursing, and many more are invited to share their story and/or images to show how you are Nourishing our Futures! Hosted by the Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin.

To participate:

Thursday, August 12

Workplace Advocacy for Indigenous Lactation 2PM CT via FB Live

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Premies 4PM CT via FB Live

Friday, August 13

Lactation Prenatal Preparation & Postpartum Recovery: Celebrating Indigenous Practices 4PM CT via FB Live

Guided Meditation for Parents & Caregivers 7PM CT via ZOOM

Saturday, August 14

Morning Yoga Flow for Parents & Caregivers featuring Pearl Walker Swaney 10AM CT via ZOOM

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week Closing Ceremony featuring Kansas Begay, Vanessa Bowen of Bowen Creative, and artist Erica Pretty Eagle Moore 6pm CT via FB Live

August 15-21: 1st Annual Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week

Theme: Reclaiming Our Tradition
See the Asian & Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force Facebook page for more information.

Learn about the initiation of AANHPI Breastfeeding Week with To-wen Tseng of the Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force and Nikia Sankofa of the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee on the USBC blog.

August 25-31: Black Breastfeeding Week

Theme: The Big Pause: Collective Rest for Collective Power
Discussion of this year’s theme with the BBW organizers:  https://www.facebook.com/BlackBreastfeedingWeek/videos/599113644402000
See the Black Breastfeeding Week Facebook page for more information.

Saturday, August 28

Jubilee: A Black Feminist Homecoming – 7PM – A free virtual experience that will celebrate the rich legacy of Black feminist leaders + activists that have shifted the world towards social change. Register for free! blackfeministhomecoming.com

Lift Up Every Baby – For those in the Milwaukee, WI, area, this in-person, outdoor event celebrates Black Family Resilience by strengthening maternal & infant health. Register by August 23. More information at aabnetwork.org/august.

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