Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Breastfeeding plays an important role in the development of the infant with potential benefits to the mother too. In the process, there may be difficulties that should be taken care with proper guidance and counseling as it may help to reduce complications that can cause irritation to the mother and her baby.
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