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Written by Niamh Campbell and read by Avena Mansergh-Wallace. Produced by Nicola Alexandrou. The executive producer was Ellie Bury
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My commitment to breastfeeding exclusively was related to shame. If I couldn’t do it, I felt I would be letting the baby down. By Niamh Campbell
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