Families shouldn’t be left without the support they need to feed their babies and stay healthy. That’s why we’re calling on Congress to fully fund breastfeeding initiatives and public health programs that make real support available in hospitals, childcare centers, workplaces, and communities across the country.

Here are a few talking points for your call:

• I’m calling today to urge [Senator/Representative NAME] to fully fund and protect breastfeeding programs and research, especially those at the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO).

• Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to support the health of moms and babies. It helps build strong immune systems, boosts nutrition, and lowers the risk of serious illnesses like diabetes, breast cancer, and obesity.

• Families can’t do it alone. We need public health programs that provide real breastfeeding support in hospitals, workplaces, childcare centers, and communities across the country.

• This is a smart, cost-effective investment that keeps families healthier and helps lower long-term healthcare costs.

• Please make sure DNPAO has the funding it needs to keep this critical work going.