Local Breastfeeding Events
Check out some of our local Events dedicated to promoting, protecting and advocating for breastfeeding.
National Breastfeeding Month (August 1st-31st) & Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25th-31st)
Pregnancy, Loss & Lactation
Join us for our October Meeting where we will be discussing Pregnancy, Loss and Lactation. As we understand this can be a heavy topic, we will also be having some breath work during this meeting as well. We have two guest speaks Lesley Mondeaux from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank as well as Lydia Jackson from The Leilani Foundation. Join us to hear these ladies share insight, resources and more and come join us to hear about the efforts of AABCO and how you can get involved.
Click here to Register
HBI Presents: Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Join Healthy Birth Initiatives in celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week 2023 on August 31st from 6-7:30pm at 5329 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, OR or via Zoom at
Meeting Link: 990 9728 3079
Password: J$mTUS9k
We will be sharing stories, lessons learned, empowerment, and community focused solutions for improving breastfeeding rates and experiences in our community. Parking, refreshments, and childcare will be provided. This event is open to community members and health care providers.
Sacred Roots Latch In
COME JOIN US FOR A LATCH IN AS WE STEP OUTSIDE THE BOX AND WE REDEFINE THE BLACK BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING EXPERIENCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Multnomah County & AABCO Presents: Peer Breastfeeding Ambassador Training
Come join us and learn more about Breastfeeding and learn more about how to support breastfeeding families in seeking resources. Breakfast & Lunch provided.
Here are some of the topics we will discuss:
importance of breastfeeding
support system and resources
barriers to breastfeeding
breastfeeding anatomy
creating a plan for success
accommodation
myths vs facts
nutrition
Please use this link here to register
LIT(ERACY) & LATCH
Come join us as we read Magical Milk & discuss the importance of literacy during pregnancy & postpartum.
WIC & REACH Presents: 2nd Annual World Breastfeeding Week Town hall
This year, the virtual town hall will highlight the impacts of diabetes on people who are pregnant and postpartum.
We will feature guest speakers Danaya Hall, RN, and Dr. David Griffin, DPM, to discuss the impacts of diabetes on maternal health, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. They will also share guidelines on how to manage diabetes once diagnosed.
Sacred Roots Presents: Lunch & Latch
Calling all pregnant & breastfeeding families!!! join us for a lunch & Latch in celebration of National breastfeeding month. Bring your blankets & Chairs & come enjoy lunch on us and latch baby on as well. we will share breastfeeding tips, have some raffles and more!!
Viewing & Discussion of "The Chocolate Documentary"
Join us for a Screening of The Chocolate Milk Documentary followed by a discussion!
6pm • location tbd (will be updated soon)
• snacks and refreshments provided
• rsvp required • seating is limited
• door prizes will be given away
HBI & WIC Presents: “Breastfeeding and Returning to work”
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week please joining HBI (Healthy Birth Initiative) & WIC for a discussion via Zoom regarding Advocacy, Support, and Protection for the Breastfeeding parent returning to work. For more information or questions please contact desha.reed-holden@multco.us.
Viewing & Discussion for the breastfeeding film "The Milky Way"
In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month Please join us Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 6pm. Location TBD (will be updated within a week). Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP required due to limited seating. Door prizes will be given away and more!
Sister Care Cafe Breastfeeding Postpartum Support Group
Come connect with other mom's who are also recovering during postpartum as well. This group will focus on Discussions around Postpartum healing and Breastfeeding. This is a time to connect, ask questions, get support, and resources as you heal during the Postpartum period.
Breastfeeding Equity TownHall Meeting
You are all invited to attend our Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Chest/Breastfeeding Equity. Renowned national speaker, Ms Nekisha Killings, will be sharing her expertise on racial health equity in chest/breastfeeding promotion and support. If you have any further questions, Please contact Ms Sabrina Villemenay, sabrina.villemenay@multco.us or Ms Cherish Wanter, cherish.wanter@multco.us
Join Meeting here
Sacred Roots Lunch & Latch
Calling all pregnant & breastfeeding families!!! join us for a lunch & Latch in celebration of World breastfeeding month. come enjoy lunch on us and latch baby on as well as share breastfeeding tips, win raffles and more!