Breastfeed (Verb)
Meaning
Give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The new mother chose to breastfeed her baby for as long as possible to ensure the best start in life.
- Women who breastfeed are often not provided with adequate facilities to express and store milk while at work.
- The lactation consultant helped the struggling mother learn how to properly breastfeed her newborn baby.
- Studies have shown that breastfeeding can significantly lower the risk of certain diseases in infancy and childhood.
- Mothers who breastfeed are often advised to increase their calorie intake to support milk production and maintain their own energy levels.