Executive Summary: Insights from the Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes in the U.S. Southeast Community of Practice

This executive summary highlights findings from NACCHO’s Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes in the U.S. Southeast Community of Practice, which engaged local health departments and regional breastfeeding experts to identify barriers and opportunities for improving breastfeeding support systems. The report outlines four key themes—workforce and infrastructure challenges, the need for community-reflective care, underutilized peer support systems, and gaps in partnerships—and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen breastfeeding continuity of care across the Southeast.