Semana de la Lactancia Latina
September 3-9
Semana de la Lactancia Latina was recently created with the goal of celebrating Latinx families breast/chestfeeding and raising awareness about the barriers within the community. The 2024 theme is “Reclamando Nuestra Cultura Por Medio de la Lactancia (Reclaiming Culture Through Lactation).”
The observance aims to uplift voices from the Latino/x community, and celebrate the diverse cultures and resilience of Latino communities. The collective also strives to bring awareness to the unique barriers faced by these communities and advocates for language justice.
Visit their Facebook page for updates.
For additional resources and organizations, check out:
Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride at the Hispanic Health Council
Lista de Recursos sobre Lactancia Materna en Espanol / List of Breastfeeding Resources in Spanish
Lactancia materna - UNICEF Mexico
Image from Latina/x Breastfeeding Week Facebook page