 |  | | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor | | | Tomorrow, August 1, is the first day of the 22nd annual World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is A Winning Goal for Life. World Breastfeeding Week was launched to increase awareness about breastfeeding and to encourage support for mothers who nurse, as well as their babies. Additionally, August is National Breastfeeding Month in the U.S. | | | | Interested in Working From Home? | | | | | Breastfeeding sounds like it should be simple enough to do, and if you watch a practiced mom nurse her baby, it certainly looks easy. But if you are new to nursing, there is a lot to learn about. From baby’s first feeding, to where to find support, Robin has put together a primer that explains all the in and outs of breastfeeding. READ NOW | | | | Breastfeeding isn’t just for infants – many moms breastfeed their children into the toddler years and beyond. Maureen explains how extended breastfeeding works and why it is so important. READ NOW | | | | Exercise is often the furthest thing from a new mother’s mind. But Catherine explains that fitness and nursing are two important elements that often go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. READ NOW | | | | Google “breastfeeding” and you’ll find a whole lot of information. Unfortunately, not all of it is true. Luckily, Dr. Iannelli tackles 16 of the most common breastfeeding myths, and explains what you should believe and what you shouldn’t. READ NOW | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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