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North Carolina Breastfeeding Initiatives
Get inspired by the communities and organizations throughout North Carolina that are supporting breastfeeding families!
North Carolina is recognized for making efforts to support breastfeeding families.
The Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health leads the way in providing resources and research.
The Maternal and Infant Lactation Knowledge (MILK) Research and Educational Group at NC State University offers online classes toward becoming a certified lactation consultant
The NC Department of Health and Human Services launched the Breastfeed NC website to promote resources and support.


What is a Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital?
The World Health Organization sets out
best practices for hospitals to gain
Breastfeeding Friendly Status

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