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A mother breast-feeds her baby during a flash mob event to promote breast-feeding in Wuhan city, central Chinas Hubei province, 3 August 2013.

For decades the message has been that breast milk is essential for a newborn child, then why it is essential to celebrate Breastfeeding Week every year? Dr Boski Shah explains how myths about breastfeeding has lead to confusion and anxiety among new mothers.

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For decades the message has been that breast milk is essential for a newborn child, then why it is essential to celebrate Breastfeeding Week every year? Dr Boski Shah explains how myths about breastfeeding has lead to confusion and anxiety among new mothers.

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