World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) took place in early August to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and to improve the health of babies and mothers.

Celebrated from 1-7 August each year, WBW is organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network that promotes and supports breastfeeding around the world. Midwives play a very important role in supporting women in breastfeeding.

This year, the WABA selected the theme Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility to highlight the links between breastfeeding and survival, health and wellbeing of women, children and nations.

You can find out more about World Breastfeeding week 2021 and previous years on the WABA website.