The Politics of Breastfeeding

Gina Yong, The Breastfeeding Advocates Network | Ashley Hau Yi, The Breastfeeding Advocates Network

22-Aug-13 16:00

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Breastfeeding has undoubted health benefits for newborns, but is a topic that is contentious and deeply personal to mothers and families. What are the issues surrounding this and why does the argument rage on?

Gina Yong and Ashley Hau Yi engage in a lively discussion with Meera on the matter.

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Tags: breastfeeding, motherhood, the breastfeeding advocates network, parenting

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