Members of the University of Guam Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices (CHAMPS) team participate in the 13th annual Breastfeeding Awareness & Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Fair on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at the Micronesia Mall in Dededo. Photo courtesy of the University of Guam

Commissioned artwork by Veronica Cruz, a CHamoru Studies for Education major at the University of Guam. Photo courtesy of UOG

Photo of Antoinette Kleiner

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Yet every day, many mothers navigate complex societal norms, policies, and access limitations that impact their decision to breastfeed. In the lactation support world, we often tell mothers that while breastfeeding is natural, it may not always be easy. This is where support and education are vital. This is the work of families, community members, and health care partners across Guam.

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