On August 6, 2011, the USBC officially declared that August is National Breastfeeding Month. Read the Proclamation.
In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), each August the USBC hosts a social media advocacy and/or outreach campaign inviting member organizations, breastfeeding coalitions, partner organizations, and individuals to participate in online action and conversation about the policy and practice changes needed to build a landscape of support for babies and families. 

2023 Theme: This is Our Why

The 2022 NBM theme is a celebration of the power and impact of our collective efforts. The USBC vision of thriving families and communities cannot be achieved by any one person, or by just one organization. It happens with daily effort by us all, and by working together to make change. We look forward to celebrating all efforts in service to babies, families, and human milk feeding during August!

How you can help: State, County, and City Breastfeeding Month Proclamations
​Each year the USBC requests a Congressional Proclamation to declare August as National Breastfeeding Month in the United States. In 2021, the USBC was thrilled to pilot a toolkit that individuals could use to urge their governor to proclaim August as "Breastfeeding Month" in their state or territory. The NBM Proclamation Toolkit has been updated for use again this year. See below for a list of local proclamations, and please share yours with us!

National Breastfeeding Month 2022 Weekly Observances

• Week 1: World Breastfeeding Week
  • Dates: August 1-7
  • Theme: Educate & Support
• Week 2: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
  • Dates: August 8-14
  • Theme: Strengthening Our Traditions From Birth and Beyond
• Week 3: Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
  • Dates: August 15-21
  • Theme: Telling Our Own Stories. Elevating Our Voices.
• Week 4: Black Breastfeeding Week
  • Dates: August 25-31
  • Theme: BBW 2022: 10 Years, A New Foundation

Official 2023 NBM Merchandise
Coming Soon. Stay Tuned...

Previous NBM Campaign Themes

• 2022: Together We Do Great Things!
• 2021: Every Step of the Way
• 2020: Many Voices United
• 2019: Support Changes Everything
• 2018: #NBM18
• 2017: Charting the Course Together
• 2016: SGCTA to Support Breastfeeding at Five Years: Reflecting Back...Looking Forward
• 2015: #NBM15