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Question: How does the mother’s diet affect breast milk?
In a majority of cases, the child gets maximum nutrition from its mother. Although all these nutritive elements may not be present in the mother’s meal, her milk usually contains everything that is present in the milk of a relatively better fed mother. However, a mother who [...]

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Question: Is it necessary to feed the child at both breasts? How long should a feed last?
Whether or not both breasts must be emptied while feeding, will depend on the child’s hunger and the amount of milk. If the milk is flowing adequately, the child may be satisfied with a feed from just one breast. [...]

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