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...tial milk produced during a breastfeeding session. It is generally thinner and lower in fat content than the milk produced later in the feeding, known as ...oots in various Germanic languages. It refers to the milk that is produced and expressed before the richer, fattier [[hindmilk]].

...tion''' (pronunciation: /ˈɪnfənt njuːˈtrɪʃən/) refers to the dietary needs and feeding practices for babies during their first year of life. ...[[fat]]s, which can be obtained from [[breast milk]], [[infant formula]], and eventually, [[solid food]]s.

== Nutrition and Pregnancy == ...onception (probably several months before) as well as throughout pregnancy and breast feeding.

.... The term is derived from the Old English words 'breost' meaning 'breast' and 'fēdan' meaning 'to feed'. ...th and development. It is recommended by the [[World Health Organization]] and other health authorities for the first six months of life.

...s of gradually introducing an infant mammal to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. The process takes place only i ...nvolves a period of mixed feeding, where the mother provides both her milk and the food that will become the infant's primary source of nutrition. The pro

...''meoluc''), "rejection" (from Latin ''reicere'' meaning 'to throw back') and "sign" (from Latin ''signum'' meaning 'mark, token'). * [[Teething]]: The process of new teeth emerging can cause discomfort and make the infant reluctant to feed.

...ˈbeɪbi lɛd ˈwiːnɪŋ/) is a method of adding complementary foods to a baby's diet of breast milk or formula. It allows the baby to control their solid food c ...pace. It encourages the development of age appropriate [[chewing]] skills and promotes healthy eating habits. It also allows babies to participate in mea

...Pain or discomfort in one or both breasts. The pain can be mild or severe and can affect an area of the chest or the whole chest, including under the arm .... It is rarely caused by breast cancer. Chest pain can occur in both women and men. Also called mastalgia {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of med

...Pain or discomfort in one or both breasts. The pain can be mild or severe and can affect an area of the chest or the whole chest, including under the arm ...s. It is rarely caused by breast cancer. Mastalgia can occur in both women and men. Also called chest pain {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of me

...on. It is characterized by extreme weight loss and/or swelling of the legs and feet due to fluid retention, known as [[edema]]. ...e Latin words "severus" meaning severe, "acutus" meaning sharp or pointed, and "malnutritio" meaning bad nourishment.

...olve the body's [[immune system]]. It is estimated that about 5% of adults and 8% of children have a food allergy. The percentage is higher in people with The term "allergy" comes from the Greek words ''allos'' meaning "other" and ''ergon'' meaning "work". It was first used in 1906 to describe an "altered

...y women before, during, and after [[pregnancy]] to ensure proper nutrition and the health of the baby. ...d in 1912 by the Polish biochemist [[Casimir Funk]] from the words "vital" and "amine", reflecting the then-prevailing belief that these substances were a

...tia is derived from the Greek words 'hypo' meaning 'under' or 'less than', and 'galactia' meaning 'milk'. ...al. Physiological causes include hormonal imbalances, certain medications, and physical health issues such as [[Breast surgery|breast surgeries]] or infec

...o focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. ...ion of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.