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Breastfeeding is the process of a woman feeding an infant or young child with milk from her breasts, usually directly from the nipples. Babies have a sucking urge that enables them to take in the milk, provided there is a good 'latch' (i.e. correct orientation between the woman and the baby), a normal frenulum, and a milk supply.
Breast milk has been shown to be best for feeding a child (assuming the mother does not have any serious transmissible infections). Some mothers do not breastfeed their children, either for personal or medical reasons. Some diseases, such as HIV and HTLV-1, may be passed through the breast milk, and may therefore preclude breastfeeding. Some medicines also transfer through breast milk, hence many medications are labelled as unsafe for use while breastfeeding, and the breastfeeding mother and her physician must carefully weigh the risks and benefits. However, most medicines are transferred in very small amounts and are considered safe to take during breastfeeding; therefore most women are not precluded from breastfeeding, and most doctors, governments, and health organisations promote the practice.
Many governmental strategies and international initiatives have promoted breastfeeding as the best method of feeding a child in his or her first year and beyond, as does the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), fulltext }} and many others.
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RT@_breastfeeding RT @DagmarBleasdale: Funny breastfeeding slogans. > Breast milk…never been recalled. http://bit.ly/PZjMB (LOVE THIS!!)
Actually in one study formula came in 3rd place after milk banking and wet nursing. RT @babiesinbelly: When breastfeeding isn't an option...
_breastfeeding (Global Breastfeeding) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:02:09 -0000
Actually in one study formula came in 3rd place after milk banking and wet nursing. RT @babiesinbelly: When breastfeeding isn't an option...
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American Academy of Pediatrics Press Statement - The AAP's Press Statement concerning the New Mother's Breastfeeding Promotion and Protection Act.
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Association of Breastfeeding Mothers - A charity run by mothers for mothers, committed to giving friendly support and supplying the right information to all women wishing to breastfeed.
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Baby Milk Action - A non-profit organisation which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding.
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Baby's First Week Breastfeeding Log - A handy printable log that helps moms keep track of feedings and wet diapers.
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BestBreastfeeding.Info - Breastfeeding education and support topics, information and resources for expectant and new parents and healthcare professionals.
BFAR - Breastfeeding After Reduction - Provides information and support to mothers who wish to breastfeed after breast reduction surgery and information to health care providers about the feasibility and protocols of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery.
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Billings Ovulation Method During Breastfeeding - The Billings Ovulation Method of natural family planning, no drugs or devices.
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BreastFedBabies.org - Developed by the Health Promotion Agency and contains information for both the public and professionals. Offers benefits, problem help, back to work and weaning information, as well as support groups.
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Ecoparents - Breastfeeding information, support and services provided by lactation consultant in Irvine, California. The site links also to the Orange County Breastfeeding Forum, which is accessible to everyone.
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Parentingweb - Breastfeeding Basics - A helpful guide to breast feeding, includes positioning, latching on and Engorgement tips.
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