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Pain
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Colic and Breastfeeding
Colic is the name given for unexplained persistent crying in an otherwise healthy baby. Time limits on the crying—such as crying for more than three…
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Breast Surgery and Breastfeeding
Breast surgery may be carried out to alter the appearance of breasts (cosmetic surgery) or for medical or health reasons. Surgery that changes the appearance of the…
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A Good Start to Breastfeeding
For many mothers breastfeeding is easy—baby is born, attaches to the breast on his own, milk flows and baby grows. However it is not so…
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Causes of Sore Nipples
There are several possible causes of sore nipples when a mother is breastfeeding. The most common reason is a baby who is not latched (attached)…
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Mammary Constriction Syndrome
Mammary constriction syndrome (MCS) describes a type of deep breast pain during breastfeeding that can be resolved with pectoral muscle massage and stretching. The pain…
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Treatments for Sore Nipples
Breastfeeding isn’t supposed to be painful but there are a number of reasons why it can hurt sometimes. The most likely reason is when a…