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  2. 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 .

  3. Methyl salicylate - Wikipedia

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    Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic compound with the formula C 8 H 8 O 3.It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid.It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet, fruity odor reminiscent of root beer (in which it is used as a flavoring), [4] but often associatively called "minty", as it is an ingredient in mint candies. [5]

  4. 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 ...

  5. Infant feeding - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding, prehistorically, was the only way infants were nourished; there was no acceptable substitute for human milk for a long time. In 1 AD, philosophers were discovering the importance of breast milk versus any substitute. It was concluded that breastfeeding helped the mother and infant establish an emotional connection. [3]

  6. Witch's milk - Wikipedia

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    However, repeated episodes prompted further investigation by a mastologist, who suggested that the galactorrhea could be linked to the mother’s antidepressant medication, specifically sertraline and quetiapine. Although these medications are generally considered safe during breastfeeding, they can still affect the infant.

  7. Postpartum physiological changes - Wikipedia

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    Calories may need to increase by 333 kcal/day during the first four to six weeks postpartum and then by 400 kcal/day 6 months postpartum. [2] Other foods or substances are not recommended postpartum if breastfeeding because they may have effects on the baby via breastmilk. Some clinicians discourage the use of caffeine.

  8. Lagochilus inebrians - Wikipedia

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    Lagochilus inebrians is a member of the family Lamiaceae, which contains many well-known culinary herbs such as mint, sage and oregano.Within the Lamiaceae, the genus Lagochilus belongs to tribe Leonureae (named for the genus Leonurus, the motherworts) which belongs, in turn, to subfamily Lamioideae (named for the deadnettle genus Lamium).

  9. Jintan (Japanese medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Jintan has about 16 ingredients including cinnamon, mint, cumin, clove, and Fructus Amomi. [citation needed]The pills contain or contained the metal silver.A 1987 case report in the Hiroshima journal of medical sciences documented a woman who had taken 500 Jintan pills a day for nineteen years and subsequently developed a blue tint to her skin, a condition known as argyria.