Overview
About the event
The recognition of National Breastfeeding Month began with a worldwide reawakening of the immense health benefits of breastfeeding.
A new breastfeeding movement, La Leche League International, was formed in 1956. This organization was started by mothers at a church picnic. It quickly grew into a global entity dedicated to offering support and getting information out to the public about breastfeeding techniques, benefits, and equipment.
In 1981, the World Health Organization (WHO) took a significant step toward reigniting the interest in breastfeeding by voting to restrict infant formula advertisements. Their statement was a splash of cold water, reminding formula manufacturers, doctors, and new parents about the importance of breast milk. This move was met with a bit of resistance in some quarters, however, it quickly became a turning point in public health policy.
The officially-celebrated National Breastfeeding Month came much later, on August 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee designated this month. This committee was formed in 1995 with a noble goal �?? to coordinate breastfeeding activities and support across the U.S.
A new breastfeeding movement, La Leche League International, was formed in 1956. This organization was started by mothers at a church picnic. It quickly grew into a global entity dedicated to offering support and getting information out to the public about breastfeeding techniques, benefits, and equipment.
In 1981, the World Health Organization (WHO) took a significant step toward reigniting the interest in breastfeeding by voting to restrict infant formula advertisements. Their statement was a splash of cold water, reminding formula manufacturers, doctors, and new parents about the importance of breast milk. This move was met with a bit of resistance in some quarters, however, it quickly became a turning point in public health policy.
The officially-celebrated National Breastfeeding Month came much later, on August 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee designated this month. This committee was formed in 1995 with a noble goal �?? to coordinate breastfeeding activities and support across the U.S.
