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World Service,04 May 2000,28 mins

The Politicising of Breastfeeding

Everywoman

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A breastfeeding special: Why are some countries open-minded about breastfeeding in public while others view it as something to be kept hidden? Also on the programme: Women from all round the world share their views on breastfeeding. A man talks about his experience of his partner extensively breastfeeding their three children.

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