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2. Breastfeeding promotion - Wikipedia

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   In 2013, 76.5% of US women had ever breastfed their children; 16.4% exclusively breastfed up to six months of age. The Healthy People 2020 target for exclusive breastfeeding at six months is 25.5%. [8] The proportion of infants who were breastfed exclusively or non-exclusively at six months was 35% in 2000 and increased to 49% by 2010. [8]

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

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   The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. During this time, breast milk provides a ...

4. Breastfeeding can be hard and lonely. These women are ... - AOL

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   Breastfeeding is hard. These companies are trying to help. ... But for some women or birthing parents, exclusive breastfeeding or chestfeeding is simply not possible because of inadequate supply.

5. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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   Exclusive breastfeeding usually delays the return of fertility through lactational amenorrhea, [219] [220] although it does not provide reliable birth control. Breastfeeding may delay the return to fertility for some women by suppressing ovulation. Mothers may not ovulate, or have regular periods, during the entire lactation period. The non ...

6. Do health policies keep exclusive breastfeeding out of reach?

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   Exclusive breastfeeding, meaning an infant receives only breastmilk, requires support. For parents who can and choose to do so, policy can make a significant difference.

7. History and culture of breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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   Two early 20th century Korean women breastfeeding their babies while working The history and culture of breastfeeding traces the changing social, medical and legal attitudes to breastfeeding, the act of feeding a child breast milk directly from breast to mouth. Breastfeeding may be performed by the infant's mother or by a surrogate, typically called a wet nurse. Ilkhanate prince Ghazan being ...

8. Why 'breast is best' can send a harmful message: 'If your ...

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   Breast, bottle, whatever: How You Feed is a shame-free series on how babies eat. Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi wants new moms to know that exclusively breastfeeding isn’t for everyone — and ...

9. Kangaroo care - Wikipedia

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   Kangaroo nutrition implies exclusive breastfeeding, with additional support as required but with the aim of achieving ultimately exclusive breastfeeding. Kangaroo discharge requires that the infant is sent home early, meaning as soon as the mother is breastfeeding and able to provide all basic care herself.