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The Journey to Establishing Breastfeeding. Part 1

Part one explores the central principle of breastfeeding: demand creates supply. The author explains why early initiation matters, how to recognize a good latch, and what can help establish breastfeeding in the first…

Angelina Sazonova

How to Take Iron Supplements Correctly

A guide to taking iron supplements correctly: when to take them, what not to combine them with, why hepcidin matters, and why treatment often requires a long course.

Fokina Anastasia

Breastfeeding Through the Lens of Evidence-Based Medicine

Breastfeeding is surrounded by many outdated beliefs that often lead either to unnecessary formula supplementation or to increased maternal anxiety. Let’s examine some common claims from the standpoint of physiology…

Nemnonova Tamara

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