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    Resources - breastfeeding

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    The following organizations are good resources for information on breastfeeding and breastfeeding problems:

      • Breastfeeding

        Breastfeeding - 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.

        Breastfeeding

        illustration

      • Normal female breast anatomy

        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

        • Breastfeeding

          Breastfeeding - 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.

          Breastfeeding

          illustration

        • Normal female breast anatomy

          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: 2/5/2023

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