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Branchial Cleft Abnormalities in Children

A branchial cleft abnormality is a cluster of abnormally formed tissue in the neck. A branchial cleft abnormality is a birth defect. It happens when the area doesn't form as it should during the early stages of an embryo’s development.

Breast Conditions in Young Women

Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign.

Breast Health and Adolescents

Detailed information on breast health for children

Breast Milk Collection and Storage

Detailed information on breast milk collection and storage

Breast Milk Expression

Most mothers who plan to continue breastfeeding will need to express their breast milk during the work or school day if away from the baby for more than three or four hours.

Breastfeeding and Delayed Milk Production

If your milk is delayed coming in, or you're not making enough milk, don't give up. Read on for some helpful tips.

Breastfeeding and Returning To Work

Detailed information on breastfeeding while at work

Breastfeeding at Work

Having your employer's support is important to successfully continue breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know about pumping breastmilk at work.

Breastfeeding Difficulties - Baby

Detailed information on breastfeeding difficulties of the baby, including ineffective latch-on, ineffective sucking, slow infant weight gain, poor infant weight gain, mismanaged breastfeeding, over-active breast milk let down

Breastfeeding Difficulties - Mother

Detailed information on breastfeeding difficulties of the mother, including sore nipples, low breast milk production, flat nipples, plugged milk ducts, and mastitis

Breastfeeding the High-Risk Newborn

Detailed information on breastfeeding the high-risk newborn

Breastfeeding When Returning to Work

Helpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work.