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Anatomy of the Breasts Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes. They are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each lobe has many smaller structures called lobules. These end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can make milk. The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin

Risks to Pregnancy Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Alcohol and Pregnancy Smoking and Pregnancy Illegal Drug Use and Pregnancy Medications and Pregnancy Medical Conditions and Pregnancy© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This

Thalassemia Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Alpha Thalassemia Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your

Substance Exposure Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always

Postpartum Care Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Caring for the Mother: Physically and Emotionally© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your

The Heart Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. About the Heart and Blood Vessels Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves Anatomy and Function of the Electrical System Heart Transplantation© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This

Common Breast Conditions Click on the links below to learn about common breast conditions. Mastalgia (Breast Pain) Common Benign Lumps Fibrocystic Breast Changes Nipple Problems and Discharge Breast Infections and Inflammations Diagnosing Benign Breast Conditions© 2000-2025 The

Labor and Delivery Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Labor Delivery Care of the Baby in the Delivery Room Postpartum Care Caring for the Mother: Physically and Emotionally© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not

Immune Deficiencies Many different immune system deficiencies require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Common Variable

Warning Signs During Pregnancy What are some warning signs of possible pregnancy complications? Talk with your healthcare provider about the possible warning signs of preterm labor and other pregnancy complications. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of