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  2. Breast milk - Wikipedia

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    The sample on the left is the first milk produced by the mother, while the sample on the right was produced later during the same breast pumping cycle. Breast milk (sometimes spelled as breastmilk) or mother's milk is milk produced by the mammary glands in the breast of human females. Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for newborn ...

  3. Breastmilk storage and handling - Wikipedia

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    Freezer with a separate door from the refrigerator. -18°C (-0.4°F) 3 months. Some sources consider breast milk to continue to be safe at 6 months when stored at -18°C regardless of the type of freezer. Deep freezer. -20°C (-4°F) 6-12 months. Storage up to 12 months is considered acceptable but not widely recommended.

  4. History and culture of breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    The history and culture of breastfeeding traces changing social, medical and legal attitudes to breastfeeding, the act of feeding a child breast milk directly from breast to mouth. Breastfeeding may be performed by the infant's mother or by a surrogate, typically called a wet nurse . Ilkhanate prince Ghazan being breastfed.

  5. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding, or nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child. [1] Breast milk may be from the breast, or may be pumped and fed to the infant. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's birth and continue as the baby wants. [2]

  6. Lactation suppression - Wikipedia

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    Lactation suppression. Lactation suppression refers to the act of suppressing lactation by medication or other non pharmaceutical means. The breasts may become painful when engorged with milk if breastfeeding is ceased abruptly, or if never started. This may occur if a woman never initiates breastfeeding, or if she is weaning from breastfeeding ...

  7. Establishment of breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Establishment of breastfeeding refers to the initiation of providing breast milk of mother to baby. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), [2] breastfeeding is the best way to provide nourishment, including essential nutrients, energy and antibodies, to infants and toddlers. The start of breastfeeding is supported by the milk ...

  8. Hyperlactation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Hyperlactation syndrome is a condition where breast milk overflow occurs because of increased milk production. [1] The milk may come out fast and forcibly, making it difficult for the baby to nurse well. [2] Symptoms for the mother include breasts that never feel soft and comfortable, even after feeding, mastitis, blocked ducts and sore nipples.

  9. Breast - Wikipedia

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    Breast augmentation surgery generally does not interfere with future ability to breastfeed. Breast reduction surgery more frequently leads to decreased sensation in the nipple-areola complex, and to low milk supply in women who choose to breastfeed. Implants can interfere with mammography (breast x-rays images). Society and culture General