as in to nurse
to give milk to from the breast
believes that all women should breast-feed their babies
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People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid concentrated spearmint products as there is a lack of research on the effects of taking high doses during these times.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
But becoming pregnant, especially before age 30, and breastfeeding both have a long-term protective effect against breast cancer later in life — an effect thought to result in part from how these conditions change breast cells, Dr. Partridge said.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Moms have it the hardest with breastfeeding, sleepless nights and the potential prospect of postpartum depression among key considerations.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Although generally considered safe with pregnancy and breastfeeding, little is known about the effects of magnesium during these life stages.23
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Magnesium glycinate and magnesium L-threonate are two forms of magnesium supplements.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
But becoming pregnant, especially before age 30, and breastfeeding both have a long-term protective effect against breast cancer later in life — an effect thought to result in part from how these conditions change breast cells, Dr. Partridge said.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Moms have it the hardest with breastfeeding, sleepless nights and the potential prospect of postpartum depression among key considerations.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Although generally considered safe with pregnancy and breastfeeding, little is known about the effects of magnesium during these life stages.23
Summary
Magnesium glycinate and magnesium L-threonate are two forms of magnesium supplements.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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