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Counseling the Breastfeeding Mother: Multimedia
Updated: Jun 5, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: When breastfeeding begins, the nipple, surrounding areola, and underlying breast tissue are brought deeply into the mouth of the infant, whose lips and cheeks form a seal. |
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