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Breastfeeding - resources
Resources - breastfeeding
Information
The following organizations are good resources for information on breastfeeding and breastfeeding problems :
Breastfeeding problems
Health experts agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. They recommend that babies feed only on breast milk for the ...
- La Leche League International -- www.lalecheleague.org
- March of Dimes -- www.marchofdimes.com
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding
- US Department of Health and Human Services -- www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
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Breast feeding - illustration
Breast milk contains the appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, and provides, minerals, vitamins, and hormones that infants require. Breast milk also contains antibodies from the mother that can help the baby resist infections.
Breast feeding
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Normal female breast anatomy - illustration
The female breast is composed mainly of fatty tissue interspersed with fibrous or connective tissue. The circular region around the nipple is often a different color or pigmented. This region is called the areola.
Normal female breast anatomy
illustration
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Breast feeding - illustration
Breast milk contains the appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, and provides, minerals, vitamins, and hormones that infants require. Breast milk also contains antibodies from the mother that can help the baby resist infections.
Breast feeding
illustration
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Normal female breast anatomy - illustration
The female breast is composed mainly of fatty tissue interspersed with fibrous or connective tissue. The circular region around the nipple is often a different color or pigmented. This region is called the areola.
Normal female breast anatomy
illustration
Review Date: 11/12/2016
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
