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What types of breastfeeding are there?
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What types of breastfeeding are there?

Depending on how the breastfeeding process is carried out, there are several modalities. Some of the most commonly used terms are described below:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding if the baby feeds only on breast milk.
  • Predominant breastfeeding when the baby drinks mainly breast milk, but also receives breast milk. mainly breast milk, but also receives water, juices, etc.
  • Complementary feeding is when the baby takes breast milk, but also other foods, both solids and liquids.
  • Direct breastfeeding is when the baby sucks on the mother's breast to express milk.
  • Delayed breastfeeding is when it is the mother who extracts the milk from her breast with the help of a breast pump.
By (embryologist), (gynecologist), (embryologist) and (biochemist).
Last Update: 02/01/2024