breastmilk
Infant's first food
Breastmilk is the milk produced by a woman's mammary glands to feed an infant.
It provides complete nutrition for newborns and contains antibodies that help protect against infection.
Also spelled as two words: breast milk.
She pumped breastmilk to leave with the babysitter.
Medical caretaking profession
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
motherhood · postpartum · rooting · latch · on-demand · soothing · closeness · warmth
Oily organic nutrients
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- lactoseDisaccharide in dairy
- DHAOmega-3 for neural tissue
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
vitamins · minerals · calcium · iron · zinc · calories · hydration · electrolytes
Failure to satisfy expectations
- engorgementOverfilling causing swelling
- mastitisMammary gland infection
- pumpingForcing flow mechanically
- expressingCommunicating thoughts outwardly
prolactin · oxytocin · lactogenesis · oversupply · undersupply · weaning
Proteins targeting pathogens
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
Extremely cold
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- thawingFrozen matter liquefying
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
donation · pasteurization · labeling · cooler
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- comfortEase or soothing relief
nurturing · motherhood · postpartum · rooting · latch · on-demand · soothing · closeness · warmth · nourishment
fats
Oily organic nutrients
omega-3 · vitamins · minerals · calcium · iron · zinc · calories · hydration · electrolytes · bioavailability
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
- engorgementOverfilling causing swelling
- mastitisMammary gland infection
- pumpingForcing flow mechanically
expressing · prolactin · oxytocin · lactogenesis · oversupply · undersupply · weaning
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
freezing
Extremely cold
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- thawingFrozen matter liquefying
freshness · donation · pasteurization · labeling · cooler
- infant feedingbaby bottle, baby formula, bottle feeding, formula feeding, infant formula
- baby foodbaby food, banana puree, carrot puree, rice cereal, purees