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. 2001 Summer;10(3):38-41.
doi: 10.1624/105812401X88327.

Current research continues to support breastfeeding benefits

M L Moore  1
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Current research continues to support breastfeeding benefits

M L Moore. J Perinat Educ. 2001 Summer.

Abstract

Lamaze International and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators are strong supporters of breastfeeding. This paper reviews eight recent studies that are related to breastfeeding and useful to clinicians and educators.

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