São Paulo breastfeeding law would fine those who try to stop nursing mothers

Legislation in the Brazilian city - which officials believe to be the first of its kind - was approved last week and is expected to be signed into effect in next 20 days Latin America's largest city is poised to pass legislation that would levy a £100 fine on any business or organisation that prevents women from breastfeeding in public. Related: The longer babies breastfeed, the more they achieve in life - major study