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Breast reduction surgery
Find out more about this surgery to remove fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding nutrition: Tips for moms
Understand breastfeeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
C-section
Learn the reasons this surgical procedure to deliver a baby is done, the risks and tips for recovery.
C-section recovery: What to expect
Learn how to manage healing from a C-section while caring for a newborn.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
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