This August we are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month and this year's theme is - Nourish, Sustain, Thrive!

We're still on top of the world celebrating the the rights that pregnant and pumping workers have in the workplace. You can learn (and share) about the legal protections for pregnant and lactating workers at our blog!

While we'll continue to celebrate, we know that when it comes to meeting the needs of expectant families - there is still work to be done. In the U.S. 4 out of 5 mothers start out breastfeeding, but less than half are still breastfeeding at 6 months postpartum. We know that many parents want to breastfeed or chestfeed, but face challenge after challenge in trying to meet their goals. We at MomsRising believe that every person giving birth deserves a safe and healthy experience and should have the opportunity to watch their child grow up and thrive. Every child should have a chance to have their mother by their side. We know there is still work to be done.  

We must continue to address the maternal health crisis our country faces by passing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus, ensure that families have access to paid family and medical leave and ensuring that all moms have access to lactation support, education and supplies.

Throughout the entire month of August, MomsRising will shine a spotlight on the barriers that many families parents and we will lift up our members stories - the struggles, the joys, and every moment in between.  Please join us in celebrating the month with observances each week:

Week 1 (August 1-7): World Breastfeeding Week - Theme: Closing the Gap - Breastfeeding Support for All
Week 2 (August 8-14): Indigenous Milk Medicine Week - Theme: Mind. Body. Milk Medicine
Week 3 (August 15-21): Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week 
Week 4 (August 25-31): Black Breastfeeding Week - Theme: Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative & Centering Our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice
Week 5 (September 5-11): Lactancia Latina: Theme - Reclaiming our Culture through Lactation- Reclamando nuestra cultura por medio de la lactancia

Haven’t shared your story?  You can do so now.  Is social media your thing?  Snap a photo and tag us on Instagram, X/Twitter or Facebook with #NBMRisers24. Share your story and advocate for public policies that support ALL breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactating parents.