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Community pharmacy well placed to support breastfeeding

Sarah Mooney

Sarah Mooney

Asian woman breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is natural but a new mother still needs to learn what to do

Breastfeeding mothers need a lot of support, and pharmacies, are an ideal place to provide that support, being easily accessible places mothers are likely to visit frequently for baby supplies, prescriptions and health information, Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney reports

It’s natural; it’s good for the planet; formula just can’t compare; breastfeeding is a magical bonding experience; it’s difficult at first but you wil
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  3. Human Rights Commission. Breastfeeding. https://tinyurl.com/sauob2d