Breastfeeding Month Start › News < back 4 Aug 2025 August marks International Breastfeeding Month, an initiative that aims to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding as an essential foundation for child health and development. Breastfeeding is a natural act that provides countless benefits to babies, strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy growth, and creating a deep emotional bond with their mother. For mothers, it also protects against various diseases and contributes to a more balanced postpartum recovery. This month reinforces the importance of information, social support, and clinical monitoring so that every mother feels safe and empowered to breastfeed. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about creating more empathetic and welcoming environments for this vital moment.