August marks National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week, during which global health organizations including WHO and UNICEF emphasize the critical health benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers. Breastmilk is recognized as a baby’s first vaccine, enhancing brain development and providing protection against diseases such as diarrhea and pneumonia. Despite these benefits, breastfeeding remains challenging for many mothers due to insufficient support systems, workplace policies, and healthcare training. WHO recommends paid maternity leave of six months or more and breastfeeding-friendly workplaces to support exclusive breastfeeding. UNICEF highlights that just $5 per birth is needed to meet global breastfeeding targets, yet funding remains limited. Exclusive breastfeeding rates have improved globally from 37% in 2012 to 48% in 2024. In Kenya, 61% of infants are exclusively breastfed for the first six months. Community support, skilled counseling, and trained healthcare workers play vital roles in helping mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges. Both WHO and UNICEF call on governments to invest in healthcare systems and training to ensure mothers receive adequate breastfeeding support, including maternity leave, workplace accommodations, and ongoing community care.