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Can i breastfeed my baby in front of my other children?
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Yes: The other children will think nothing of it if you believe it to be normal, but if you are anxious about the effect it will have on them, they will share your discomfort.
Answered 4/25/2011
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Yes: Absolutely! you are modeling good, healthy normal behavior. What a great lesson for them to learn!
Answered 11/7/2012
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