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  2. Breastfeeding difficulties - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding difficulties refers to problems that arise from breastfeeding, the feeding of an infant or young child with milk from a woman's breasts.Although babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk, and human breast milk is usually the best source of nourishment for human infants, [1] there are circumstances under which breastfeeding can be problematic, or even ...

  3. Blocked milk duct - Wikipedia

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    Breastfeeding infant. Blocked milk ducts are a common breastfeeding problem and can be caused due to a number of reasons: [2] [4] When the infant does not latch properly; Wearing a tight bra or tight clothing can restrict the breasts and put pressure on them leading to a blocked milk duct; A bad or weak pump could lead to a drainage issue

  4. Low milk supply - Wikipedia

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    After a few weeks or months of breastfeeding, changes that are commonly mistaken for signs of low milk supply include breasts feeling softer (this is normal after 1–3 months), more frequent demands by the infant to feed, feeds becoming shorter over time, baby colic, the perception that the baby is more satisfied after being fed infant formula ...

  5. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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    A baby being breastfed Video summary of article with script. Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child. [1] [2] Infants may suck the milk directly from the breast, or milk may be extracted with a pump and then fed to the infant.

  6. With major recalls and supply chain snafus, the baby formula crisis has hit critical mass and is affecting caregivers (and, of course, babies). But... Anyone Who’s ‘Failed’ at Breastfeeding ...

  7. Pyloric stenosis - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis may be made by feeling an olive-shaped mass in the baby's abdomen. [1] This is often confirmed with ultrasound. [4] Treatment initially begins by correcting dehydration and electrolyte problems. [1] This is then typically followed by surgery, although some treat the condition without surgery by using atropine. [1]

  8. Stunted growth - Wikipedia

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    Stunted growth, also known as stunting or linear growth failure, is defined as impaired growth and development manifested by low height-for-age. [1] It is a manifestation of malnutrition and can be caused by endogenous factors (such as chronic food insecurity) or exogenous factors (such as parasitic infection).

  9. Marasmus - Wikipedia

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    Strictly breastfeeding for 6 months and 24 months for nutritional supplementation is also recommended to prevent Marasmus and other malnutrition of children under the age of 2. [ 12 ] In addition to nutrition, ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene are important in preventing childhood illness and diarrheal disease which can ...