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  2. Postpartum physiological changes - Wikipedia

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    About two to five days after the birth the breasts begin to produce milk. This sometimes is described as "the milk coming in". [4] Information can be provided to the mother before the birth to enhance the understanding of breastfeeding and the support that will be available to make it successful. [5]

  3. Postpartum period - Wikipedia

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    Mother with newborn baby. The postpartum (or postnatal) period begins after childbirth and is typically considered to last for six weeks. [1] There are three distinct phases of the postnatal period; the acute phase, lasting for six to twelve hours after birth; the subacute phase, lasting six weeks; and the delayed phase, lasting up to six months.

  4. 8 Postpartum Weight Loss Tips: What to Expect After Expecting

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    How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy: 8 Tips. No one said losing weight after having a baby was easy, but it’s doable. And you just grew a brand-new human — you’ve got this!

  5. Extended breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    Two-year-old breastfeeding. In Western countries extended breastfeeding usually means breastfeeding after the age of 12 to 24 months, depending on the culture. Breast milk is known to contain lactoferrin, which protects the infant from infection caused by a wide range of pathogens. The amount of lactoferrin in breast milk increases ...

  6. Delayed onset of lactation - Wikipedia

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    Meanwhile, breastfeeding quality within the first 48 hours of birth, indicated by signs of successful lactation such as nipple discomfort, is inversely correlated with DOL. [9] This association can be attributed to insufficient nipple stimulation and breast emptying for stimulating lactogenesis II, as a result of low breastfeeding quality.

  7. Lactational amenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    The continuing of breastfeeding, while introducing solids after 6 months, to 12 months were shown to have an efficiency rate of 92.6 – 96.3 percent in pregnancy prevention. [13] Because of this some women find that breastfeeding interferes with fertility even after ovulation has resumed.

  8. Childbirth - Wikipedia

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    "Childbirth educators" are instructors who aim to teach pregnant women and their partners about the nature of pregnancy, labour signs and stages, techniques for giving birth, breastfeeding and newborn baby care. Training for this role can be found in hospital settings or through independent certifying organisations.

  9. Lactation - Wikipedia

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    Although biochemical markers indicate that Secretory Activation begins about 30–40 hours after birth, mothers do not typically begin feeling increased breast fullness (the sensation of milk "coming in the breast") until 50–73 hours (2–3 days) after birth. Colostrum is the first milk a breastfed baby receives.