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. 

2022 Theme: Together We Do Great Things!

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

2022 Breastfeeding Proclamations

• Buncombe County, North Carolina
• Fargo, North Dakota
• Iowa
• Jefferson County, Colorado
• Kansas
• Lima, Ohio
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Montrose County, Colorado
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• Olean, New York
• Pennsylvania
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washoe County, Nevada
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Multnomah County, Oregon
• USDA

Official NBM T-Shirt
Celebrate your passion for the month by purchasing an official NBM 2022 T-shirt featuring the Together We Do Great Things design in jewel tones on the back, and the USBC logo on the front. With a variety of colors and styles available: unisex crew and v-neck, women's slim fit, and a children's crew, we hope you will find a color and fit that works for you, your family, or your team. All shirts are sourced from a select group of vendors who are WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certified and 100 percent “sweat-free.”

Each purchase means you are making a small donation (about $5) to the USBC to support our advocacy efforts creating policy changes supporting our vision of thriving families and communities! While you are shopping, you'll have the opportunity to make an additional donation to the USBC. We encourage and appreciate donations of all sizes. Order your shirts today so they arrive for August festivities! ​

Unbranded NBM Graphics
Download graphics to share on social media, in newsletters, and more! Just right click on the image and save.

Previous NBM Campaign Themes

• 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