breastfeeder
Lactating infant feeder
A breastfeeder is a person, typically a mother, who feeds an infant or young child milk from the breast.
The term encompasses anyone engaged in breastfeeding, whether as a regular practice or occasionally.
It appears in discussions of parenting, infant nutrition, and workplace accommodations for nursing parents.
The café provides a quiet corner for breastfeeders.
Mammary gland secretion
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- breastmilkLactation's product
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
immunity · hydration · nutrients · vitamins · minerals · protein · fats · probiotics
Infant just delivered
- sucklingUnweaned infant mammal
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- babyVery young child
- pacifierInfant sucking device
swaddling · burping · cradle · bassinet · cooing · diapers · teething · naptime
Connection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- connectionA joining or relation
nurture · comfort · trust · security · affection · bond · soothing · warmth
After childbirth period
- maternalOf or like mothers
- maternityState of being pregnant
- postnatalAfter childbirth
- motheringCaring for children
childrearing · parenthood · birthgiver · caretaker · nurture · upbringing · familial · exhaustion
lactation
Mammary gland secretion
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- breastmilkLactation's product
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
antibodies · immunity · hydration · nutrients · vitamins · minerals · protein · fats · probiotics · omega-3s
newborn
Infant just delivered
pacifier · swaddling · burping · cradle · bassinet · cooing · diapers · teething · naptime · milestones
attachment
Connection or fondness
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
connection · nurture · comfort · trust · security · affection · bond · soothing · warmth · cuddling
postpartum
After childbirth period
mothering · childrearing · parenthood · birthgiver · caretaker · nurture · upbringing · familial · exhaustion · recovery
- 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