The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Breastfeeding - Mother's Illness
Breastfeeding questions about mother’s illness
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Breastfeeding - Mother's Medicines and Smoking
Breastfeeding questions about mother’s medicines, drugs or smoking. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: About Weaning
Families and cultures have different views about weaning. In the English language, weaning has several different meanings.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Caring For Your Breasts
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to care for your breasts during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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