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Breastfeeding: The First Choice for the First State 
​Throughout most of human history, babies have thrived on only one food: breast milk. Across the world, human milk is recognized as the optimal form of infant nutrition because of its nutritional quality, the health benefits it provides, and its innate place in our life’s framework. 
The Breastfeeding Coalition of Delaware strives to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Delaware by imparting current and evidence-based information and skills to enable parents, families, health practitioners, and community leaders to make informed decisions. 
Please view our Strategic Plan, Diversity Values Statement & Guiding Principles and feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions.  We welcome you to join in these exciting efforts!

Events:
Upcoming Breastfeeding Coalition Meetings:
Members Meetings:
July 29, 2026, virtual only, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
September 30, 2026, in person, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Bayhealth Sussex Campus.
November 18, 2026, virtual only, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 
*****World Breastfeeding Week Events***** 
July 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Powered by Breast Milk A Nemours & Beebe Healthcare Collaborative Event
Rolling Center, Lewes, DE (Next to Lewes Library) 
Join Nemours and Beebe Healthcare for a fun-filled community event celebrating breastfeeding families, offering education, resources, activities, and support for parents and caregivers.
 August 1, 2026; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Christiana Care Latch On & Family Fair
ChristianaCare Center for Women’s & Children’s Health, Main Lobby 
Come enjoy a family-friendly event featuring community resources, breastfeeding support services, educational opportunities, and activities for families.
 August 4, 2026; 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Delaware World Breastfeeding Week Proclamation Ceremony Sponsored by Nemours and the Breastfeeding Coalition of Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital 3rd Floor Lecture Hall 
Join us as we recognize World Breastfeeding Week in Delaware through the official proclamation ceremony, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding support and the collective efforts of healthcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, and families. 
​ August 6, 2026; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Delaware WIC Virtual World Breastfeeding Celebration; Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthening What Works. 
​Help us celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a day of virtual learning, connection, and support. This year's event focuses on evaluation the impact of breastfeeding on nutrition, food security, food security, and poverty reduction, as well as exploring ways we can help to enable breastfeeding in all settings.