World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Dates, History, Significance, And Quotes

World Breastfeeding Week is observed in over 120 countries every year from August 1 to 7. The week is celebrated to highlight the importance of nursing for a baby to ensure enhanced nutrition, guarantee food security and lessen inequalities both internationally and domestically. This global campaign promotes supportive policies that empower mothers, educate families and increase awareness. From its promotion to providing necessary tools to the mothers, this event aims to provide every child with the greatest possible start in life.

World Breastfeeding Week Dates

Started in 1990, World Breastfeeding Week was built with the goal of eliminating all forms of child malnutrition including wasting and obesity by promoting breastfeeding. According to it, every child must be nursed till he or she is 2 years old. Also, breastfeeding serves as a baby’s first vaccination, shielding them from a variety of common childhood ailments. This event is celebrated for 34 years globally from August 1 to 7.

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World Breastfeeding Week History

World Breastfeeding Week dates back to 1992 when it was first celebrated by WABA. Today, it is observed in over 120 countries every year from August 1-7 by UNICEF, WHO and their partners including individuals, organisations, and governments. WBW started with annual themes including healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, community support, ecology, economy, science, education, and human rights.

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WBW aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2016 and later in 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy.

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World Breastfeeding Week Significance

The aim of WBW is to raise awareness of the nursing benefits that help babies get the best nourishment and immunity. Breast Milk is a superfood for infants providing essential elements like enzymes and antibodies that protect young patients from infections and illnesses.

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World Breastfeeding Week Quotes

• “It’s such a beautiful journey, and it doesn’t last long.” – Wholistic momma
• “Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” – Pamela K Wiggins
• “Bottles fill his stomach, but breastfeeding fills his soul.” – Diane Wiessinger, IBCLC
• “Don’t cry over spilled milk. Unless it’s breast milk, in which case, cry a lot.”
• “Nursing gives you superhuman powers. How else could I be doing all this when I’m usually a sleepaholic?”.

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