Give Suck (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 young mother was unable to give suck due to medical complications.
- A lactation consultant was hired to help the new mom learn how to give suck to her newborn.
- Historically, wealthy families would often hire a wet nurse to give suck to their children.
- Some mothers have difficulties that prevent them from being able to give suck naturally.
- If a mother is having trouble, devices are available to help stimulate milk production when trying to give suck.