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Coping With Breastfeeding Challenges
 

Breastfeeding may be a challenge for some women, especially if it's their first time breastfeeding. The good news is that most problems can be overcome with help and support. Breastfeeding mothers may find this information from the Office of Women's Health beneficial.

The following resource is provided courtesy of The National Women's Health Information Center, which is Sponsored by the Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Coping with Breastfeeding Challenges
 

Some women breastfeed without problems. But for many women, it is natural for minor problems to arise at first, especially if it is their first time breastfeeding. The good news is that most problems can be overcome with a little help and support. Some more serious problems may require you to see a lactation consultant or your doctor, and it is important to know the warning signs for these situations. Here are some of the most common problems that you might face, and some solutions to overcome them. Full text»

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Coping With Breastfeeding Challenges. HHS/Office on Women's Health. 2007. English.


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