Republic's breastfeeding rates improving faster than North's
Breastfeeding rates in the Republic are improving faster than they are in the North.
58% of new mothers in the Republic breastfeed their babies, compared to 45% north of the border.
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58% of new mothers in the Republic breastfeed their babies, compared to 45% north of the border.
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