Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works

The 2026 theme for the World Breastfeeding Week is "Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works," focuses on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes. It calls on governments, health systems, workplaces, communities, civil society organizations, and families to build on successful experiences and strengthen the "Warm Chain of Support" for breastfeeding.

The interventions are proven. The economic returns are exceptional. The remaining challenge is not knowing what works – it is investing at sufficient scale.

Wildwood Pediatrics would like to thank our own wonderful International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for all their incredible support they give to the mothers, babies and families in our practice, day in and day out! 

Thank you Dr. McStay, Janice, Barb and Leslie for all that you do.

For more information on this year's celebration please visit the following World Health Organization website dedicated to breastfeeding:

World Breastfeeding Week