LOINC long common name : Deprecated PhenX measure - breastfeeding;
LOINC description : A measure to assess whether a baby was breastfed, the duration of breastfeeding, and
when solid foods were introduced. Breastfeeding is advantageous for both mothers and
their child. Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants. Its components
are easy to digest and include antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial
and viral infections and growth factors that may prevent chronic diseases later in
life. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain
breast and ovarian cancers and are more likely to return to their pregravid weight
faster than those who do not breastfeed.;
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