Slideshow: Breastfeeding Hints and Hurdles

Sources Medically Reviewed on 06/01/2020 Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD on June 01, 2020
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SOURCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk."
Caplan, F. The First Twelve Months of Life, Bantam Books, 1973.
ChildWelfare.gov: "Bonding With Your Baby."
KidsHealth.org: "Bonding With Your Baby," "Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often."
La Leche League International: "Nipple Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies," "Common Breastfeeding Myths."
National Institutes of Health: "Breastfeeding Tips."
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding."
WomensHealth.gov: "Breastfeeding: Common Concerns."
Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD on June 01, 2020
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