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According to The Colorado Independent, a new law goes into effect Aug. 5 that will allow Colorado women to have plenty of time and necessary privacy to breastfeed their infants while at work. Thanks to the new law, women won't be penalized for such an act.
There's no better time for this law to come into effect, since it's World Breastfeeding Week. Every year from Aug. 1 to 7, a new, celebratory campaign is put forth to educate families on the benefits of breastfeeding. This year, in honor of the summer Olympics, the theme is "Mother Support: Going for the Gold."
This year's goals for World Breastfeeding Week: