U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC

06/04/2026

RECAP: Day 1 of

This year’s National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening is in full swing! Changemakers from all over the First Food field have gathered in Bethesda, MD to learn, connect, and act together.

Stay tuned for more!

05/31/2026

Join us for "A National Strategy to Protect, Promote, and Support Breastfeeding for Mothers and Families in the United States" at this week!

This session will discuss the main findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report: "Breastfeeding in the United States: Strategies to Support Families and Achieve National Goals." https://bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

05/28/2026

Join us at the National Breastfeeding Conference and Convening (NBCC) for the "Nourishing Generations: Indigenous-Led Breastfeeding Policy and Practice" session. Participants will gain insight into Indigenous-led policy advocacy, strategies for engaging Tribal leadership and employers, and best practices for building culturally grounded, community-driven lactation support initiatives.

Join us for this session and many more at this year's NBCC. We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

05/28/2026

On International Day of Action for Women's Health, we're re-elevating two remarkable new studies showing the health impact of breastfeeding for mothers.

A study in Nature identified a specific mechanism behind breastfeeding's protective effect against breast cancer: breastfeeding triggers the buildup of specialized immune cells that can persist in the body for decades.

A second study, in Breastfeeding Medicine, found that breastfeeding mothers had significantly lower rates of postpartum depression, even during the added mental health pressures of the pandemic.

These join a broader body of evidence linking breastfeeding to reduced maternal risk of ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Baby-Friendly designated facilities support mothers in meeting their infant feeding goals, and that support has lifelong implications for maternal health.

🔗 Visit BFUSA online: www.babyfriendlyusa.org

05/24/2026

Join us for Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill, a pre-conference day of coordinated congressional engagement to advance federal policies that support breastfeeding and strengthen infant nutrition security. Registration for this event is open until Wednesday, May 27. https://bit.ly/49dcttJ

05/21/2026

How can communities build stronger, more connected lactation support systems? Join this interactive session with National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Breastfeed Durham, Breastfeed LA: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles, and DC Health to explore strategies for strengthening the lactation workforce, advancing continuity of care, and creating community-rooted breastfeeding support through partnerships, policy, and peer-led solutions.

We are just two weeks away from this year's National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening! Register to join us. https://bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

05/19/2026

The generosity of human milk donors helps give so many babies a stronger start. Thank you!

Today is World Human Milk Donation Day! 🌍

Milk donors make a lifesaving difference for fragile infants in the NICU. Every donation helps provide vital nutrition and protection for babies when mothers’ own milk is not available.

Thank you to the donors whose generosity helps babies grow stronger every day. ✨

🔗 Interested in becoming a donor? Learn more at HMBANA.org.

05/18/2026

Join us for “Milk Medicine is a Ceremony: Love, Land Back, and Liberation in Practice” Plenary Session at the 2026 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening.

This powerful conversation centers Indigenous knowledge, governance, and community care to reimagine breastfeeding, lactation, and infant feeding systems rooted in justice, love, and intergenerational wisdom.

Explore this session and join us at the 2026 NBCC next month. Visit our conference webpage to learn more and register today! https://bit.ly/3ZJ5vHP

05/17/2026

The USBC-affiliated Workplace Support Constellation is pleased to share the Workplace Lactation Accommodations: Employer Toolkit — a practical collection of resources, information, and templates to help employers comply with the federally-mandated PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The toolkit is freely available for organizations and individuals to use and share, making workplaces more supportive of lactating employees. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3Pv48eb

05/15/2026

The FDA released a public service announcement on a voluntary recall of three specific batches of a2 Milk Company (a2MC) infant formula 0-12 months due to the presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin.

Boulder, CO – May 2, 2026 – The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States. Cereulide is a he...