Colostrum
Colostrum is the breast milk secreted shortly before and for a few days after childbirth. It is sometimes referred to as first milk or pre-milk.
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk.
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Areola
The Areola is the pink or brown area of skin around the nipple of the breast.
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is an abnormal absence or stoppage of a woman’s period, seen most commonly, during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
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Afterpains
Afterpains are the contractions felt by a breastfeeding mother.