Every parent wants to secure the healthiest possible future for their newborn child and we all have a role in helping families make the best feeding decisions for their infants and young children. Government laws, workplace policies, and other social support systems impact these decisions, which can have lasting, irreversible impacts on a child’s future. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all babies have the same opportunity for healthy nutrition from the very outset of life, so they have the best chance at a healthy and productive future. This policy brief advocates for a six month maternity leave in Viet Nam to achieve the maximum benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.