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This experience might be enlightening for those wondering, “Why don’t you just use the Mothers Room?” #LetBabiesEat

NursingIn honor of the launch of Let Babies Eat, I am resharing my experience trying to improve accommodations for nursing mothers in my own local ward.

From Stinky Closet to Mother’s Room: A Quest

April Young-Bennett
April Young-Bennetthttps://askasuffragist.com/
April Young-Bennett is the author of the Ask a Suffragist book series and host of the Religious Feminism Podcast. Learn more about April at aprilyoungb.com.

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