Common Breastfeeding Terms & Definitions

Common Breastfeeding Terms & Definitions

As you learn more about breastfeeding, you may come across some unfamiliar terms. Here is a handy list of definitions for terms often found in breastfeeding support materials.

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Importance of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding among Infants

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Benefits Of Breastfeeding From Month To Month

Lactation (Human Milk Production): How it Works

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