Mastitis, or inflammation of the breast tissue, is one of many possible complications after delivery for which mothers may not be prepared.
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Breastfeeding is not just a means of providing nutrition for a newborn, but it also helps develop an emotional bond between mother
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as well as chemical substances that adversely affect health and are resistant to environmental degradation may have an
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681 viewsMultiple clinical studies on the protective effects of breastfeeding against asthma and allergies have been conducted over the years, but they always contained dissimilar results. Few researchers dispute the importance of breast
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575 viewsWestern societies are characterized by unhealthy diets and a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The most alarming thing is that these chronic diseases are affecting children, worsening what
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388 viewsDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA), accumulates in the brain during the first two years of life and plays an important role in cognitive development. The cell membranes of
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588 viewsVitamin E is considered one of the best antioxidants due to its protective effect against oxidative processes that produce free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or molecules that can cause cell damage that
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617 viewsAttachment parenting is a pedagogical concept that is love-oriented and encourages intense physical contact between the child and the mother. It is a parenting style that relies on maternal empathy, touch, and bodily
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853 viewsBreastfeeding is the most beautiful act between a mother and her child. But have you ever wondered what nutrients a child receives through breast milk? This is not a silly or unusual
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471 viewsThe rise in food allergies has become a major public health concern. It is, therefore, essential to study the events that lead to food allergies early in infancy. One factor known to
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