breastfeeds
Feeds baby naturally
Breastfeeds is the third-person singular of breastfeed—to nurse an infant at the breast: She breastfeeds her baby exclusively for the first six months.
The term applies to the mother's action of providing milk directly from the breast, distinguished from bottle-feeding or formula feeding.
Mammalian nursing fluid
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
mammary · engorgement · mastitis · expressing · areola · nipple · latch · foremilk
Infant just delivered
- suckleFeed at the breast
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- latchDoor-securing catch
- rootingActively cheering someone on
cradle hold · swaddle · burping · colic · pacifier · teething · growth spurts · cluster feeding
Of or like mothers
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- maternityState of being pregnant
- childrearingRaising and nurturing offspring
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
maternity leave · motherly · new mom · parenting · weaning · wet nurse
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- eye contactDirect visual connection
nurturing · comfort · security · trust · soothing · connection · cradling · warmth
Food that sustains life
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunityProtected from harm
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
fats · hydration · brain development · digestion · nutrients · DHA · prebiotics · gut health
Painful mammary protrusions
- cracked nipplesSplits in nursing tissue
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
- oversupplyExcess beyond demand
pain · exhaustion · nipple shield · biting · positioning · support group · lactation support · perseverance
milk
Mammalian nursing fluid
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
oxytocin · mammary · engorgement · mastitis · expressing · areola · nipple · latch · foremilk · hindmilk
newborn
Infant just delivered
rooting · cradle hold · swaddle · burping · colic · pacifier · teething · growth spurts · cluster feeding · night feeds
maternal
Of or like mothers
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- maternityState of being pregnant
- childrearingRaising and nurturing offspring
caregiver · maternity leave · motherly · new mom · parenting · weaning · wet nurse
attachment
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
eye contact · nurturing · comfort · security · trust · soothing · connection · cradling · warmth · rooting
nourishment
Food that sustains life
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunityProtected from harm
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
proteins · fats · hydration · brain development · digestion · nutrients · DHA · prebiotics · gut health · weight gain
sore nipples
Painful mammary protrusions
- cracked nipplesSplits in nursing tissue
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
oversupply · pain · exhaustion · nipple shield · biting · positioning · support group · lactation support · perseverance
- 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