World Breastfeeding Week 2026
World Breastfeeding Week #WBW2026 is celebrated from Aug 1-7, 2026. The theme this year is Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works.
Register now for our free #WBW2026 presentation.
#WBW2026 will focus on tracking progress and evaluating breastfeeding impact on nutrition, food security and poverty reduction with highlights of successful implementation and lessons learnt. More information can be found on the WABA website.
iLactation use of the World Breastfeeding Week graphic (copyright WABA) falls under the guidelines of fair use and is used with permission.
The global exclusive breastfeeding rate has steadily increased to 48% in 2024, close to the World Assembly target of 50%.
Clivic society orangisations, governments, policymakers, health systems, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to strengthen proven solutions to improve breastfeeding protection, promotion and support.
There are often disparities between countries and regions. Therefore, it is crucial to learn what is working in countries that are reporting good progress and improve everywhere.
Tracking and evaluating progress in each country will help us learn what the important elements of breastfeeding support are.
Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding addresses inequalities that stand in the way of sustainable development.
If you want to use the WABA WBW 2026 Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works poster please read the guidelines for use.
Here at iLactation we are celebrating WBW2026 with a free presentation by Dr Ashley Robinson called From evidence to practice: applying human milk microbiome science in lactation counseling.
Register now for this informative presentation
Registration price: FREE
Only available until August 31, 2026.
Registration closes on August 10, 2026.
Ashley Robinson, DrPH, IBCLC, CLE, CLD
Dr Ashley Robinson is a Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with seven years of private practice experience serving families in New York City and Connecticut. A Certified Labor Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, and active peer reviewer for multiple lactation and breastfeeding journals, she brings a rigorous public health lens to evidence-based clinical care and professional education. Dr Robinson is the host of The Boob Doctor podcast and the author of The Supportive Partner: An Expert Guide for Dads Supporting Breastfeeding. Her speaking and research focus on the human milk microbiome, health equity, and translating complex science into practical guidance for families and clinicians.
From evidence to practice: applying human milk microbiome science in lactation counseling
Human milk is far more than nutrition — it is a living ecosystem that actively shapes infant gut colonization, immune development, and long-term health. This presentation equips lactation professionals with a structured framework for identifying dyads at elevated risk for disrupted microbial transfer and tailoring support based on birth mode, antibiotic exposure, and feeding method. Participants will leave with practical counseling language that communicates microbiome science to families in a way that builds confidence rather than anxiety.
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