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Special BreastFeeding Circumstances Information about breastfeeding an adopted baby, breastfeeding after breast surgery, breastfeeding when on medication, breastfeeding a baby with special needs etc.

Is it possible to breastfeed after breast surgery? Can I still take the 'Contraceptive Pill' whilst breastfeeding? Is it possible to breastfeed my baby who suffers from 'Downs Syndrome'? What happens if I am ill, do I still continue to breastfeed?  What is meant by the term 'Breast refusal'?  Is it safe to take prescribed drugs whilst breastfeeding?  I have heard that it is even possible to breastfeed my adoptive baby. Is this true?  Everyone tells me it is too difficult to breastfeed twins. Are they right?  Could you tell me about milk banks and how they work?  What is meant by relactation ?

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