08/25/2026
As part of National Breastfeeding Month, August 22-24 celebrates lactation in miliary service. The Global Military Lactation Community (formerly Mom2Mom Global) has advocated for meaningful policy change and worked to dismantle barriers to evidence-based lactation support for US military families worldwide. They work to “provide individual and group lactation support to help families meet their unique goals.” The organization also provides lactation advocacy, information, and support for parents serving on Active Duty, in the National Guard, and in the Reserves. Currently, there is a chapter located in KS at Fort Riley, but the organization is looking to expand and support more military families in their breastfeeding journeys. Check out their website below for more information and support!
Global Military Lactation Community | U.S. Military Breastfeeding Advocacy
Locally the WIC Program also provides breastfeeding support and education to income eligible miliary families!
This information is brought to you by the Leavenworth County Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program which serves income eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age five. WIC provides participants with healthy foods, nutrition education and referrals to other available services. Contact 913-250-2040 for more information about the WIC program.
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