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Prolonged exclusive breastfeeding

Prolonged exclusive breastfeeding

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Exclusive breastfeeding for one year, with no solid foods included in baby's diet.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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