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Breastfeeding: Sore Nipples On this page: Overview Overview Pain during breastfeeding is a sign of a problem and should not be … or tender nipples are common during the first few days of breastfeeding, it should improve. Normal soreness or pain …
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… Nutrition While Breastfeeding Actionset Overview If you are breastfeeding, your doctor may suggest that you eat more … recommended for a person of your height and weight. Breastfeeding helps build the bond between you and your …
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Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Related … time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. Abrupt weaning happens all at once. Which … is usually combined with other techniques. Shorten each breastfeeding session before stopping it completely. A baby …
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Breastfeeding Multiple Infants On this page: Overview … friend or family member or another person with expertise in breastfeeding multiple-birth babies. Special techniques … your breast milk. Then others can help you feed the babies. Breastfeeding can help you bond with your babies. Multiples …
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… Sexuality While Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview Childbirth and breastfeeding may affect your sexual desire. Exhaustion, … with your partner by anticipating the physical effects of breastfeeding. When you are sexually aroused, milk may leak …
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Breastfeeding After a C-Section On this page: Overview … Overview A caesarean delivery may delay the start of breastfeeding . You may be sleepy from medicine or in pain from the surgery. Try breastfeeding your baby as soon as you are able. Ask whether …
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Breastfeeding as Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Breastfeeding can be used as a method of birth control . … period. Other birth control methods At any point during breastfeeding, use a reliable method of birth control if you …
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… Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview Rest and sleep are important to breastfeeding women for keeping up their energy and their … milk. Experts usually recommend waiting about a month until breastfeeding is going well before offering a bottle. Get …
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Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples On this page: Overview … sometimes are recommended to prepare inverted nipples for breastfeeding. But how well they work is questionable. … consultant is usually able to help you and your baby start breastfeeding if your nipples stay inverted. In some cases, …
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Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Related … as cold symptoms or mild diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try … help you maintain your supply of milk. Breastfeeding Dehydration Current as of: November 9, …