Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week 2012,
August 1st - 7th
It's Time To Act After 10 Years Global Strategy And 20 Years WBW!
20 years ago, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) launched its first World BreastfeedingWeek (WBW) campaign with the theme: "Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative". So much has happened in these 20 years, it is time to celebrate, but also to look back, understand what has happened and why. Then plan what more can be done to support all women to be able to optimally feed and care for of their infants and young children.
August is National Breastfeeding Month
This month, and every month, focus not just on the reasons why it's important to breastfeed, but on how to make breastfeeding work for you and your baby.
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Research shows that babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, and may be less likely to develop childhood obesity.
Arm yourself with information now, and you'll thank yourself later for giving your baby the best possible start in life.
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