breastfeed
Nourish from body
To breastfeed is to feed an infant milk directly from the breast.
The mother breastfeeds the baby; the baby breastfeeds from the mother—both constructions are standard.
She breastfed her daughter for eighteen months.
The practice is also called nursing.
Breastfeeding in public remains socially contested in some places despite legal protections.
Mammary gland secretion
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
oxytocin · engorgement · mastitis · mammary · nipple · areola · foremilk · hindmilk
Medical caretaking profession
- sucklingUnweaned infant mammal
- latchingSecuring with a catch
- feedingGiving food to
- nourishingPromoting health through food
on-demand · wean · weaning · supplement · bottle · formula · solids · schedule
Spotted woodland vocalist
- oversupplyExcess beyond demand
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
- painBodily or emotional distress
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- comfortEase or soothing relief
security · trust · connection · togetherness · nurturing · warmth · cuddling · holding
State of being a female parent
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- maternityState of being pregnant
- motherlyShowing parental warmth
- childrearingRaising and nurturing offspring
Protected from harm
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- nutritionBodily use of food
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · digestion · growth · development · protection · beneficial · wellness · preventive
Childbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- wet-nurseLactating caregiver for hire
lactation
Mammary gland secretion
prolactin · oxytocin · engorgement · mastitis · mammary · nipple · areola · foremilk · hindmilk · supply
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
nourishing · on-demand · wean · weaning · supplement · bottle · formula · solids · schedule · satiation
thrush
Spotted woodland vocalist
- oversupplyExcess beyond demand
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
- painBodily or emotional distress
discomfort · difficulty · frustration · exhaustion · biting
attachment
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
comfort · security · trust · connection · togetherness · nurturing · warmth · cuddling · holding · cradling
motherhood
State of being a female parent
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- maternityState of being pregnant
- motherlyShowing parental warmth
childrearing · recovery · hormones · lanolin
immunity
Protected from harm
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- nutritionBodily use of food
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
vitamins · minerals · digestion · growth · development · protection · beneficial · wellness · preventive · allergies
midwife
Childbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- wet-nurseLactating caregiver for hire
breastfeedstarve
Perish from hunger
deprive · neglect · malnourish · underfeed
- breastfeeding supportAssistance for nursing parents
- breastfeeding rightsLegal protections for lactating mothers
- breastfeeding classInstruction in infant nursing
- breastfeeding helpSupport for nursing mothers
- breastfeeding classesTraining for nursing mothers
- extended breastfeedingNursing past typical weaning age
breastfeeding, breastfed, breastfeeds, breastfeeder, breastfeedings