Breastfeeding

Skilled breastfeeding counselling is one of the most effective strategies for improving breastfeeding rates.

Providing skilled breastfeeding support universally | 5 August 2020

Read the joint message by UNICEF and WHO for World Breastfeeding Week 2020

A collection of selected country case studies on maternity leave legislation in support of breastfeeding

We believe in a world in which all mothers have the technical, financial, emotional and public support they need to start and continue to breastfeed.

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This report analyses early initiation of breastfeeding and describes trends over the past 10 years for more than 70 low- and middle-income countries.

The case to invest in breastfeeding has never been stronger, nor the need for action clearer.

Explore our latest updates and initiatives to protect, promote and support breastfeeding

Discover WBW2020 resources and events