2023 National Breastfeedāāing Month
The California Department of Public Health/Women, Infants and Children Division (CDPH/WIC) has developed a communications toolkit to spread the word about the importance of breastfeeding and to connect families to WIC breastfeeding support. The toolkit includes an electronic newsletter, six social media postsā and two new videos that can help families to learn more about practical tips and WIC breastfeeding support services.
The contents of this toolkit can be shared to raise awareness around breastfeeding and to connect families to WIC nutrition education and breastfeeding support during and after National Breastfeeding Month.
Breastfeeding observaāāānces in August and September:
- World Breastfeeding Week (August 1ā7)
- Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (August 8ā14)
- AANHPI Breastfeeding Week (August 15ā21)
- Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25ā31)
- Lactancia Latina Week (September 5ā11)
Additiāāonal Resources
Toolkit Coāāntents
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Social Media
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Videos
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Newsletter
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