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Why World Breastfeeding Week is so important

ByAma Daetz KGO logo
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Why World Breastfeeding Week is so important

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- World Breastfeeding Week is a time to promote and support breastfeeding.

ABC7 News Anchor Ama Daetz spoke with UCSF Lactation Consultant Renee Tavares about why the week is so important.

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