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Dr. Joy Baker listens to a question from an expectant mother in her prenatal care class. She covers many topics in the class: from breastfeeding to postpartum family planning.

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Each week, Dr. Joy Baker’s prenatal care class gathers at her office in Thomaston to discuss a new topic.

On a recent afternoon, they discussed breastfeeding. Baker told her expectant mothers they should do it when and where they need to, even in public.

“Say, ‘Dr. Baker said that I could just get out here and breastfeed,’” she said laughing. “Do it, and let me know!”