World Breastfeeding Week

2009 WBW Proclamation from Governor Gregoire (.pdf)

Breastfeeding Jeopardy (.pdf)

Ten Low Cost or No Cost Ideas for World Breastfeeding Week (.pdf)

Breastfeeding Books for Parents and Children (.pdf)

Marvelous Mammal Quiz

Breastfeeding Coloring Page: English, Spanish

The International Breastfeeding Symbol can be used by anyone to promote and support breastfeeding around the world. Learn how the International Breastfeeding Symbol was started.

World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2009

Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response

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This theme aims to draw attention to the vital role that breastfeeding plays in emergencies world-wide. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) hopes global activities will help inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals, governments, aid agencies, donors, and the media on how they can actively support breastfeeding before and during an emergency.

Children are the most vulnerable in emergencies and child mortality can soar due to diarrhea, respiratory illness and malnutrition. Emergencies can happen anywhere in the world and mothers need active support to continue or re-establish breastfeeding. Emergency preparedness is vital. Supporting breastfeeding in non-emergency settings will strengthen mothers’ capacity to cope in emergencies. For more information about World Breastfeeding Week 2009, including ideas for action, activities, materials, reports and more visit WABA.