International Breastfeeding Symbol

The image of a baby bottle on an airport sign announcing the location of a "parents lounge" infuriated us and got us thinking: Isn't there an international symbol for breastfeeding?

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Breastfeeding Pocket Guide

A handy reference guide to breastfeeding laws in the US. Download your free copy!

Workplace Pumping and the Law: Map

A map showing state laws governing breastfeeding in public.

Public Breastfeeding Laws Map

A map showing state laws governing breastfeeding in public.

Breastfeeding activism information and resources

The International Breastfeeding Symbol: Suggestions, Guidelines and Resources for Activism.

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The Breastfeeding Laws Map, The Breastfeeding Pocket Guide, and Workplace Pumping and the Law

Breastfeeding Symbol Downloads

We invite you to download an image of the breastfeeding symbol and use it to promote and support breastfeeding around the world.

Mothering's Breastfeeding Symbol Contest Has a Winner

The winning image was designed by Matt Daigle of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

In Search of an Icon: The Breastfeeding Symbol Contest

The image of a baby bottle on an airport sign announcing the location of a "parents lounge" infuriated us and got us thinking: Isn't there an international symbol for breastfeeding?

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