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Baby Café USA Issues 2025 Proclamation & Call to Action in Support of World Breastfeeding Week & National Breastfeeding Month

Wakefield, MA – In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7) and National Breastfeeding Month, Baby Café USA has released its 2025 Proclamation & Call to Action: “Forward Together with Baby Café”, affirming its commitment to equitable, community-based lactation support across the country. This year’s theme aligns with the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee’s (USBC) 2025 theme, “Forward Together,” and reflects Baby Café USA’s commitment to advancing breastfeeding through sustainable support systems. Baby Café USA acknowledges USBC’s leadership in elevating breastfeeding as a public health priority and is proud to take action in step with their call. The Forward Together with Baby Café Proclamation & Call to Action invites licensees, partner organizations, health professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to: 

• Recognize and uplift World Breastfeeding Week and National BreastfeedingMonth through community engagement, events, and visibility campaigns
• Promote licensed Baby Cafés as inclusive, no-cost sites for breastfeeding support andconnection
• Encourage families to visit a Baby Café and experience the power of community-basedcare
• Advocate for policy changes that remove systemic barriers and expand access tolactation support

“This August, we renew our commitment to ensuring every family, regardless of income, ZIP code, or background can access skilled, culturally relevant breastfeeding support,” said Dr. Lisa Miller, Executive Director of Baby Café USA. “We are proud to stand alongside national partners like USBC as we build a more equitable system of care.”

About Baby Café USA Baby Café USA operates a nationwide network of licensed, drop-in breastfeeding support sites staffed by Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), healthcare providers trained to support breastfeeding families, and peer supporters. Baby Cafés are inclusive spaces offering free, high-quality care to help families meet their breastfeeding goals. The model is evidence-based and proven to improve breastfeeding outcomes while reducing disparities in access to care. 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Lisa Miller, Executive Director Baby Café USA | 336-669-7209 | Lisa@babycafeusa.org