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What are common complications of breastfeeding?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

There really are: no actual complications of breastfeeding. Some minor consequences are irritated/sore and/or bleeding nipples. One needs to make sure they are drinking plenty of fluids and eating healthily to keep up the milk supply. Breast-feeding is generally a great thing for you and your baby!

Answered 12/24/2014

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