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By Alandra Johnson / The Bulletin
September 4, 2009
Deciding whether to breast-feed was an easy decision for Prineville first-time mom Beth Mandich. She knew it was something she wanted to do. She knew the many health benefits for her baby and looked forward to breast-feeding as a bonding experience. When Mandich was pregnant, she thought, “I....