World Breastfeeding Week
Start Date
01 August 2011
End Date
07 August 2011
Organisation
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description
The Australian Breastfeeding Association celebrates World Breastfeeding Week in the first week of August each year. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in over 170 countries to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
In 2011, the focus is on engaging youth, with the theme 'Talk to me!' The week will encourage sharing of knowledge and experience.
Location
Nationwide
myDr says
Breastfeeding, like parenting, takes practice and can be difficult at first.
Get tips to help you successfully breastfeed your baby and find out how to deal with problems such as engorgement and mastitis.
For more on breastfeeding, see related links (top right) and the myDr Baby and child nutrition topic page.
Last Reviewed: 13 April 2011
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