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Topic Overview

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding gives your baby the right nutrients and may protect your baby against some illness. Learn about all its benefits and how to breastfeed.

NutritionReproductive

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

Breastfeeding gives your baby the right nutrients and may protect your baby against some illness. Learn about all its benefits and how to breastfeed.

Concept record

Canonical title
Breastfeeding
Alphabetical key
B
Category
Nutrition
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Lactation, Nursing
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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