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… Topic Overview What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is feeding a baby milk from the … in a bottle to feed your baby. Doctors advise breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond. …
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… who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers … the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I …
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… File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . Can I breastfeed my baby if I have hepatitis B? Yes, you can breastfeed. Hepatitis B does not spread through breastfeeding unless your nipples are cracked …
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… is the process of switching your baby from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding, or from a … milk for about 6 months. They also support breastfeeding for 2 years or longer. footnote … benefits from any amount of time that you breastfeed. Try to breastfeed for as long as …
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… which can make it hard for your baby to breastfeed. What causes it? Engorgement may … few days after birth. When you have a regular breastfeeding routine but can't nurse or pump as much as usual. If you suddenly stop breastfeeding. When your baby suddenly starts …
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… it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding, especially during the baby's … taking care of a newborn, and many women quit breastfeeding altogether. But you can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up …
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… There are many myths and misconceptions about breastfeeding. Don't let them discourage you. The truth is, most people can breastfeed after giving birth. Here are some of the common myths and concerns about breastfeeding. Maybe you've heard them: My …
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… your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. Abrupt weaning happens all at … why you plan to wean, and how often your baby breastfeeds. Gradual weaning One way to let a … method. This means that you never offer to breastfeed your child. But you don't refuse …
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… less tired. Drink extra fluids if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will tell you how … When You Have Young Children Nutrition While Breastfeeding Recovery At Home During the days … may relieve the discomfort. If you aren't breastfeeding, use ice rather than heat for …
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… Some people find breastfeeding easy, while others encounter … new parents, however, have questions about breastfeeding. Here are some commonly asked … was just taken. Can I drink alcohol when I am breastfeeding? It's best not to drink alcohol …
