Introduction – World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated between August 1 and August 7 across the world to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding to promote the health of both mother and baby. Breast milk is one of the cleanest, safest, and most balanced foods for kids that provides nutrition to impart immunity against several diseases. The main goal of this International Day is to promote or highlight the importance or benefits of breastfeeding for pregnant women across the world. This International Day allows individuals to educate women about the health benefits and significance of breastfeeding for pregnant women worldwide.

Breastfeeding is very important for the development and growth of newborn babies.  If a newborn baby is breastfed for six months, then the possibility of developing several infections, diarrhea, or respiratory conditions, or any infections are negligible. Breast milk also reduces the risk of developing allergies or asthma. The main purpose of World Breastfeeding Week is to raise awareness about the health benefits of breast milk for newborn babies.

History – Firstly, World Breastfeeding Week was introduced in the year 1992 with annual themes including community work, education, healthcare systems, human rights, women and work, and many more. The main goal of World Breastfeeding Week is to enhance public support for breastfeeding and unite the breastfeeding community. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is an international network of organizations and personalities that are dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding across the world.

Significance – The main aim of World Breastfeeding Week is to encourage breastfeeding and bring the breastfeeding community together. Mother’s milk is very important for about six months because breast milk contains antibodies that help in preventing several infections in newborn babies. Good nutrition is very important for a mother because it improves the quality of breast milk that help in getting the required nutrients to newborn babies.