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Common breastfeeding queries and challenges

Read advice about common breastfeeding queries and challenges

  1. Engorgement while breastfeeding
  2. Sore nipples
  3. Leaking breasts (oversupply)
  4. Concern about your breast milk supply
  5. Cluster feeding
  6. Blocked duct
  7. Breastfeeding after a caesarean section
  8. Relactation - Restarting breastfeeding
  9. One side preference
  10. Mastitis

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