The primary objective of Lactation Literacy is to create a cascade of skilled and knowledgeable leaders in medical, nursing, and nutrition education that will make the needed changes in the services provided to mothers and babies as well promote successful breastfeeding. The majority of deaths occurring in low-income nations can easily be prevented. In addition, breastfeeding is now well accepted as very effective evidence based primary health care strategy in developed nations for improving both the immediate health and well-being of mothers, infants and children. As a result, breastfeeding lowers the risk of a significant number of chronic diseases of older children and adults.