Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is observed the second week of August, and this year it is August 8-14, 2023, with the theme “From the Stars to a Sustainable Future.” lllusa.org/indigenous-mil…

When Clarisse Agbégnénou won her sixth world judo title, the French star’s smallest but greatest fan was less wild about her mother’s newest gold medal than she was about her breast milk. #breastfeeding #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 apnews.com/article/olympi…

Singer, businesswoman, and expectant mother Rihanna, nurses her 15 month old son, RZA, in an ad for her new maternity line. #breastfeeding #toddlernursing #pregnancy

How was your second night with your baby? What could have made it easier? #newbornnursing #secondnightsyndrome #breastfeeding

Many cultures have traditional practices surrounding the type of care and food that is offered to a postpartum mother. Does your culture have any postpartum traditions? How closely did you follow them? #AANHPI #breastfeeding #postpartum lllusa.org/celebrate-aanh…

Not so long ago you first held your tiny newborn. Suddenly time has passed and you may find yourself still breastfeeding an older baby or toddler—something you may never have envisaged doing. Our article looks at breastfeeding beyond babyhood. laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/

You are doing huge work of setting you and your baby up for physical and emotional health. You are amazing. You are enough. #newborn #breastfeeding #postpartum

Shanice’s Story: Addressing My Mental Health Improved My Breastfeeding Journey lllusa.org/shanices-story…

Federal budget negotiations will continue when the Senate and House return after the Labor Day holiday. Now is the time to raise our voices and urge policymakers to invest in #breastfeeding. Take Action: bit.ly/3QxGlsj Learn more: bit.ly/3ORiXU2

“NBCC was a great space to see and meet people from different cultural, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. The idea of NBCC is to gather together to learn and strategize to further promote human lactation in America.” Read more of Ismatu’s story here: lllusa.org/2023-united-st…

One of the great things about breastfeeding it give you flexibility to get out and about. What tips can you share for breastfeeding #OutAndAbout that might help others who are wondering how to manage - what do you find helpful?

What do your older children do while you nurse? #breastfeedingistimeless Wife and children, Henri Labasque (1865 - 1937), French.

"Will she ever sleep?" "Will he ever go more than an hour between feedings?" "When will they let someone else hold them?" Don't fall in the trap of thinking the challenge you are facing today will go on forever. Babies get older. Toddlers outgrow things. It will get better.

How was your labor and delivery? Was it long or super quick? Simple or complicated? Share your interesting or funny stories from your L&D below! #pregnancy #birth #LaborDay2023