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Does breastfeeding only on one side alter a woman's risk of breast cancer in the non-suckled breast? my son had a preference so i nursed on the left.
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Breasts: Yes, you are right to worry. All mom's should learn this lesson that they are the parent and they need to have the baby drinking from both breasts. There are ways to teach infants to drink from either breast.
Answered 3/27/2014
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No: Breast feeding is one way to reduce the risk. There are other factors, such as family history, previous breast biopsies. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/24/2016
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