Protect. Promote. Support Breastfeeding.

Thank you for visiting the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition’s page!

We’re thrilled to share our mission and work with you. Founded in 2002 by a dedicated group of healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and community advocates, our coalition is passionate about supporting breastfeeding families.

Our strength lies not only in the principles we stand for but in the collective actions we take to create meaningful change. By working together, we’ve built a network committed to overcoming challenges and making a positive impact in every initiative we undertake.

Upcoming Events

TBD, 2025

Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition Member's Meeting

Date: TBD, 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Hybrid (in-person & virtual option)
Savage Branch - Howard County Library
9525 Durness Ln
Laurel, MD 20723

August 27, 2025

Babies Born Healthy Program's Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 5:30-8pm
Location: 1030 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Md 20910

This free, family-friendly event will include:
Music & Fun Activities
Refreshments
Inspiring Testimonies from Breastfeeding Moms
Raffle Prizes
Manna Food Pantry Box Giveaways
Back-to-School Supplies (first 25 school-aged children)
Educational Resources on Breastfeeding & Infant Health

Please feel free to share with your participants/ networks. Guests can register at
https://BBHBlockParty.eventbrite.com , a pdf flyer is also attached.

If interested in hosting a free exhibitor table and/or Q&A session, please email me at whitney.dula@montgomerycountymd.gov

September 27, 2025

Baby Buggy Walk

Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 11-2
Location: Patterson Park, Pulaski Monument

It's time to get excited about our 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk happening on Saturday, September 27th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Patterson Park! This is Baltimore Healthy Start's signature event to address and bring awareness to infant mortality during the month of September.

World Breastfeeding Week/Month

World Breastfeeding Week (1st week of August) began by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network of individuals and organizations, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2011 the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) officially declared that August as the National Breastfeeding Month.

Lactation Positions

None at this time

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The Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition thrives on the generosity of community members like you.

Support our mission and make a difference—consider contributing today!