About Parenting: Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor Today is the first day of World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year, the 21st year, is Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers. Launched by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World Breastfeeding Week is about creating a dialogue about nursing -- the joys and the challenges, as well as encouraging others and increasing awareness. Additionally, August is National Breastfeeding Month in the U.S. How to Breastfeed Your Baby It seems so easy on movies and television -- raise your baby to your breast, he latches on and everything is perfect. In reality, breastfeeding takes effort and patience. Still, as a parent, it's one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. With these step-by-step directions from Robin, you'll learn all about the most important aspects of nursing -- from finding the right position to securing a good latch. Search Related Topics:  breast pumps  second pregnancy  diaper bags Toddler Breastfeeding While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a mother nurse her child for at least the first year of life, many breastfeed for months and even years longer than that. If you'd like to continue breastfeeding into the toddler years, Maureen has some great advice. Search Related Topics:  breastfeeding  extended breastfeeding  weaning The Benefits of Breastfeeding While breastfeeding provides the best source of nutrients for your baby, there are a host of other benefits for both mom and child. Donna explains. Search Related Topics:  breastfeeding benefits  antibodies in breast milk  pros and cons of breastfeeding Common Breastfeeding Myths There is a lot of information out there about breastfeeding, but unfortunately not all of it is true. Dr. Iannelli debunks some of the more common breastfeeding myths. Search Related Topics:  breastfeeding myths  breastfeeding problems  breast pumps Related Searches Parenting Support Parenting Tips Breastfeeding Baby Help with Parenting Parenting Children Featured Articles Does Your Child Tattle? Diaper Costs Increase Stress for Low-Income Families New Learning and Activity Book from an About Guide! Must-Have School Supplies Calling Churches to Practice What they Preach Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Summertime Survival Kit Supplies for Safety and Fun Know What a Drowning Looks Like Can Young Children Go in a Hot Tub? Advertisement