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  2. Albendazole - Wikipedia

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    Albendazole is a broad-spectrum antihelmintic and antiprotozoal agent of the benzimidazole type. [3] It is used for the treatment of a variety of intestinal parasite infections, including ascariasis, pinworm infection, hookworm infection, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis, taeniasis, clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, giardiasis, and gnathostomiasis, among other diseases.

  3. Breastfeeding contraindications - Wikipedia

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    Contraindications to breastfeeding are those conditions that could compromise the health of the infant if breast milk from their mother is consumed. Examples include galactosemia , untreated HIV , untreated active tuberculosis , Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 or II , uses illicit drugs , or mothers undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment .

  4. Pinworm infection - Wikipedia

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    The stigma associated with pinworm infection is hence considered a possible over-emphasis. [26] Counselling is sometimes needed for upset parents who have discovered their children are infected, as they may not realize how prevalent the infection is. [19] Preventive action revolves around personal hygiene and the cleanliness of the living ...

  5. Lactation suppression - Wikipedia

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    Dopamine agonists are currently the preferred medication for suppressing lactation, which work by suppressing prolactin production. [3] Cabergoline (Dostinex™) is currently most effective option currently available, as it is available as a single dose (as opposed to bromocriptine which must be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.) [4] It may be prescribed in the case of breast abscess.

  6. When is a child too old to breastfeed? Experts weigh in

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    Breast, bottle, whatever: How You Feed is a shame-free series on how babies eat. Ten years ago, Time magazine's cover featured mom Jamie Lynne Grumet with her 4-year-old son nursing while standing ...

  7. Breastfeeding and medications - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding and medications is the description of the medications that can be used by a breastfeeding mother, and the balance between maternal health and the safety of the breastfeeding infant. [1] [2] Medications, when administered to breastfeeding mothers, almost always are transferred to breast milk, albeit usually in small quantities. [3]

  8. Delayed onset of lactation - Wikipedia

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    Mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties are often being referred to the lactation consultants attached to the maternity unit or a child-and-family health center. [9] Lactation consultants provide breastfeeding assistance, training and advice for the mother-infant pairs facing challenges during breastfeeding.

  9. A breastfeeding ad in Times Square was replaced, enraging ...

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    The digital advertisement, powered by Clear Channel, was initially slated to run for a week, from May 6 through Mother’s Day, May 12, for one minute an hour in Times Square.