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The Letdown: Episode 4: Empowered to breastfeed. The right support matters

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Breastfeeding is often seen as instinctive — but for many moms, the real surprise is how overwhelming it can feel once baby arrives.

It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week, and HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp looks at how better preparation and the right kind of support can change everything, and why moms shouldn’t have to figure it out alone.
6 Aug English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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