Open AccessAssociations Between Variations in Breast Anatomy and Early Breastfeeding Challenges
Author(s) -
Alison K. Ventura,
Brittany Lore,
Olga Mireles
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of human lactation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1552-5732
pISSN - 0890-3344
DOI - 10.1177/0890334420931397
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , breast feeding , obstetrics , breast milk , lactation , pregnancy , pediatrics , biology , biochemistry , genetics
Mothers with anatomic variability (e.g., shorter, wider nipples; denser areolas) may experience breastfeeding challenges disproportionately.
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