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Breast milk is designed to provide the appropriate amount of calories and optimal nutrition for the infant's growth and health. Good nutrition for mothers who breastfeed is important to support the health of both the mother and her infant.
Health care providers and public health practitioners will find information about breastfeeding in special circumstances.
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