U.S. Breastfeeding Committee 🤱🏿🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏼

It's #NationalWomensHealthWeek! Did you know that #breastfeeding has a myriad of health benefits for moms too? bit.ly/3xEBrNQ

📢 The discounted hotel room block for the 2026 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening has been extended through Friday, May 15! Now is the perfect time to reserve your room and take advantage of our special conference rate before it expires. bit.ly/4sQ5uxO

The FDA released a public service announcement on a voluntary recall of three specific batches of a2 Milk Company (a2MC) infant formula 0-12 months due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin. bit.ly/4n8njqr

Moms deserve safe, evidence-based care. Thank you, @USRepKCastor, Reps. Castor, @RepUnderwood, and @RepBrianFitz for leading the reintroduction of the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act.

Join us next week, on Monday, May 18, with MomsRising and Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition for the "Framing, Storytelling, and Policy Asks: Engaging Congress on Infant Nutrition Security through Breastfeeding" webinar. Register here: bit.ly/4d4tPLK

"For many, especially in the early postpartum period, one of the most meaningful forms of support is help with breastfeeding." bit.ly/3PqRdtI

This #MothersDay, our Built to Nourish campaign is about more than recognition, it’s about advancing the policies and systems families actually need. 🌷 Take part by shopping our Mother’s Day merchandise: bit.ly/3QV8dZz

Join us for the pre-conference session, "The Message Gap: Reach the Room. Secure the Funding. Move the Field," a strategic communications workshop for the Public Health field! Learn more & register here: bit.ly/4d8p1VL

We're one month away from the 2026 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening! #NBCC26 Register now to join us in Bethesda: bit.ly/4pGLBbC

At the USBC, our work begins from a simple truth: families already have the knowledge, ability, and commitment to nourish their children. What’s missing are systems that recognize & support that reality. This #MothersDay, donate to help us support moms: bit.ly/4cv3sfG

Breastfeeding can prevent 13% of deaths in children under two, and 20,000 breast cancer deaths every year. Midwives play a vital role in providing the support to make it possible. Thank you to midwives everywhere for providing safe, supportive care during pregnancy & childbirth.

Is your family prepared for an emergency? #NationalHurricanePreparednessWeek Emergencies often occur when least expected, and sometimes when we are least prepared. Visit our website for resources on infant and young child feeding in emergencies: bit.ly/3B783E1

Happy National Share a Story Month! Your story can help inspire change for more supportive policies and practices for families. Share your #breastfeeding story with us today: bit.ly/3y1MjYP

“There is a role for community volunteering in response to disasters, but it really should be part of the state’s disaster response structure to have these things in place.” bit.ly/4un04LI

The "Co-Creating the Lactation Landscape: A Regional Action Lab for the Year Ahead" facilitated workshop will allow conference attendees to connect and strategize with peers in their region to move the First Food field forward. Learn more & register: bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

The 2026 National Breastfeeding Conference is only six weeks away! Register to join us! bit.ly/4pGLBbC Book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda for this year’s conference by Tuesday, May 12! bit.ly/4sQ5uxO

"So, as lactation advocates we can be proud of our role as we promote, protect and support a cleaner, safer more sustainable Mother earth through our breastfeeding support." bit.ly/4vDjwp0

We are thrilled to open this year's USBC conference with an incredible plenary session, "Building on Legacy, Designing for Justice: Introducing a National Plan for Infant Nutritional Security." View the complete agenda and register to join us: bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

Improving breastfeeding is a critical black maternal health issue. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease for the mother. When compared to all other racial/ethnic groups in the US, Black women have the lowest rates of breastfeeding. #BMHW26

We are so grateful for our network of members, partners, and generous donors for the engagement and support that paved the way for the progress we achieved in 2025. 🌱 Explore what we accomplished together in the USBC's 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4p5Wxym