breast-feed
Nourish infant naturally
To breast-feed is to nurse an infant at the breast, providing milk directly from the mother's body.
The term applies to the mother's action She breast-fed both her children or the infant's The baby breast-feeds every few hours.
Also spelled breastfeed.
Past tense: breast-fed.
Mammary gland secretion
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- mammaryOf milk glands
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
prolactin · foremilk · hindmilk · engorgement · milk supply · milk ducts · areola · nipple
Connection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- eye contactDirect visual connection
nurturing · comfort · trust · security · connection · affection · soothing · cuddling
Infant just delivered
- infantVery young child
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- cradle holdArm position for infants
- latchDoor-securing catch
burping · feeding schedule · growth spurts · cluster feeding · demand feeding · night feeds · nursing pillow · letdown
Gradual dietary independence
- formulaFixed method or notation
- bottleContainer for liquids
- pumpingForcing flow mechanically
- expressed milkBreastmilk removed mechanically
Expert in infant nursing
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- nursing braUndergarment allowing breast access
- nipple shieldProtective breastfeeding cover
lanolin · nursing pads · support group · postpartum · pediatrician · tongue-tie
Proteins targeting pathogens
- immunityProtected from harm
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- growthIncrease in size
development · nourishment · fat content · proteins · vitamins · minerals · brain development · digestive health
lactation
Mammary gland secretion
oxytocin · prolactin · foremilk · hindmilk · engorgement · milk supply · milk ducts · areola · nipple · latch
attachment
Connection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
eye contact · nurturing · comfort · trust · security · connection · affection · soothing · cuddling · holding
newborn
Infant just delivered
- infantVery young child
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- cradle holdArm position for infants
latch · burping · feeding schedule · growth spurts · cluster feeding · demand feeding · night feeds · nursing pillow · letdown · football hold
weaning
Gradual dietary independence
expressed milk · supplementing · donor milk · milk bank · transition
lactation consultant
Expert in infant nursing
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- nursing braUndergarment allowing breast access
nipple shield · lanolin · nursing pads · support group · postpartum · pediatrician · tongue-tie
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
growth · development · nourishment · fat content · proteins · vitamins · minerals · brain development · digestive health · weight gain