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"Soul" Spot Transcript

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[Sound Effect: R&B music playing in the background.]

MAN: (talking) Hello, special lady.

LADIES: Hello.

MAN: (talking) I think it's time for a little one-on-one conversation. Talkin' about my baby, baby. (clarifies) Not you, baby. Our baby, baby, and recent scientific studies on lactation.

LADIES: If you're thinking about having a baby, you got to know the facts, lady.

MAN: Magical lady, gonna get down to business.

LADIES: Business.

MAN: Gonna turn the lights down real low, for a slide show on childhood disease resistance.

MAN: Wonderful woman, if you do breastfeed, our little baby will be at less risk of respiratory illnesses.

LADIES: Shut your mouth. If you're thinking about having a baby, you got to know the facts, lady. (repeat)

MAN: (over background singers) Hey, I'm just talking about breastfeeding. Educate your sweet self at 800-994-WOMAN or 4woman.gov. Or talk to your health care provider. Babies were born to be breastfed exclusively for 6 months. This public service message brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Ad Council and this station, baby.

Content last updated February 27, 2009.