"We believe that breastfeeding is more than a health practice—it is a human right, a public health priority, and a profound expression of care."
Maria Cristina D. Cornelio, MD, FPPS, FABM
PresidentWELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Mabuhay and welcome to the official website of the Philippine Society of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (PSBLM)!
As President of the Society, it is my great honor and joy to welcome you to this space—thoughtfully created to serve as a hub for connection, learning, and advocacy. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a breastfeeding advocate, a policymaker, or a parent seeking support, you are most welcome here.
Rooted in our shared Filipino values of malasakit sa pamilya, bayanihan, and pakikipagkapwa-tao, PSBLM stands firm in its vision: a Philippines and a world where breastfeeding and human milk feeding are universally valued, supported, and protected.
This website is more than an online platform—it is an open invitation. Here, you will find our programs and trainings, access to essential tools and resources, and opportunities to engage in meaningful work that advances breastfeeding medicine across the country.
Featured Updates
MAY
Human Milk Donation Day
This annual worldwide celebration honors the incredible generosity of human milk donors who help save and improve the lives of vulnerable newborns. It's time to recognize the life-giving gift of donor milk and the vital role it plays in newborn care around the globe.
Breastfeeding Sick Babies Conference →
10-step model to promote and protect human milk and breastfeeding in vulnerable infants by Diane Spatz
AUGUST
Salute to A Clean Flag →
The “Salute to a Clean Flag” movement is a citizen -led initiative in the Philippines that promotes patriotism and love for the national flag through flag-raising ceremonies and public displays of the flag.
Breastfeeding Week →
Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every first week of August in the Philippines, in line with World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)—a global campaign spearheaded by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) to promote the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of infants and mothers.
NOVEMBER
Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day is observed in November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in 10 of all babies born worldwide.