World Breastfeeding Week & Art Beat

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La Leche League of South Bend would like photos of you nursing your baby to make a video montage for Art Beat. Please email you photos to: kinglynnmarie@yahoo.com by August 12.

It is World Breastfeeding week August 1-7 - pat yourself on the back for the wonderful gift you are giving your baby!

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