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breast-feed
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breast-feed (brstfd)
v.
To feed a baby mother's milk from the breast; suckle.
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6) Mothers who breastfeed lower their risk of breast and ovarian cancers and type 2 diabetes.
Risk factors for cessation of breastfeeding prior to six months ... by Kehler, Heather L.; Chaput, Katie H.; Tough, Suzanne C. / Canadian Journal of Public Health
Byline: ANI Melbourne, Aug 31 (ANI): A new poll conducted has shown that up to a third of Australians believe that mothers should not breastfeed their babies in public.
One-third of Aussies believe mothers should not breastfeed in public by Asian News International
August 8, 2009 (JUBA) -- UN children body UICEF has called on health professionals, civil society organizations, community members in southern Sudan, and the media to encourage mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies until they are six months of age, and to continue breastfeeding up to two years, or beyond.
UNICEF calls for exclusive breastfeeding in South Sudan by Sudan Tribune (Sudan)
 
 
 
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